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WHH 663S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,223 mi
Last recorded61,223 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHH 663S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,088 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 61,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,786 miles

n/s rear tyre showing signs of ageing (cracking on sidewalls)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s rear tyre showing signs of ageing (cracking on sidewalls)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,102 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 60,102 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,465 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 59,218 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 67,880 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 57,869 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

water hose cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,660 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,653 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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WHH 663S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WHH 663S, 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.

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What year was WHH 663S registered?

WHH 663S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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