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WHF 188W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHF 188W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,866 miles

Fuel pipe corroded (from fuel tank)

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2022 86,837 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe corroded (from fuel tank)

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,769 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank

N/S & O/S Rear brake drum back plates corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe corroded (going into the tank)

Rear N/S & O/S Leaf springs corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Front mountain points (inner wheel arch's) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed but corrosion is coming through

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,313 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front lower trunnion bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear leaf spring mounts front of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components has corrosion

fuel tank corroded and front to rear fuel lines corroded

n/s headlight beam image deteriorating

o/s sill by door pillar corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,759 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front lever arm shock has split pin missing but has been lock tight

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes are corroded

handbrake is close to reserve travel

petrol cap rubber deteriorated

upper steering column has movement but unable to tell if vehicle was designed like that

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,621 miles

beam image is deteriorating

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe and tank has light corrosion

slight play all steering suspension front

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,028 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes have been greased

fuel pipes corroded

n/s o/s inner and outer sills corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 May 2015 81,562 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust rubber split centre

flakey corrosion on sill areas length n/side and o/side, inner wing area o/s/f under bonnet area

Fail 13 Apr 2015

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise headlamp aims and images

exhaust mountings cracking

flakey corrosion on length of sills n/side and o/side

old wiper marks on screen

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,540 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mountings cracking

flakey corrosion on length of sills n/side and o/side

fuel pipe loose on top of gearbox , rear fuel pipes corroded

old wiper marks on screen

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 79,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,168 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,421 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 78,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in front king pins

Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,051 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in front king pins

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,163 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 76,157 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,226 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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WHF 188W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHF 188W, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WHF 188W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 August 1980.

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