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WJH 208T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,230 mi
Last recorded78,230 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJH 208T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,230 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,225 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 78,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,126 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front wipers slightly streaky

Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,811 miles

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak on gear box

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,817 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,817 miles

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

1, o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.front brake discs starting to corrode

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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WJH 208T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WJH 208T, 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 WJH 208T registered?

WJH 208T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 September 1978.

Is WJH 208T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJH 208T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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