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WGW 639S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,819 mi
Last recorded19,819 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGW 639S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 19,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on several joins (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 19,651 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,317 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 18,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 17,633 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,504 miles

Offside rear parking brake performance slightly low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 17,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,862 miles

n/s/f brake disc have very little clearence with the track rod end.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 16,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake disc have very little clearence with the track rod end.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 14,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 12,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 8,111 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 4,193 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 4,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 91,210 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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WGW 639S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGW 639S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WGW 639S registered?

WGW 639S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 February 1978.

Is WGW 639S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGW 639S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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