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WJA 770S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,389 mi
Last recorded8,389 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJA 770S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 8,389 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 8,183 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 8,171 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm loose on hub (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 6,274 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 6,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,805 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 5,805 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

fuel guage reads maximum.

slight lift in nearside front kingpin.

water pump leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2005 5,582 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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WJA 770S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJA 770S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJA 770S?

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What year was WJA 770S registered?

WJA 770S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 15 March 1978.

Is WJA 770S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJA 770S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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