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WKM 928S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,225 mi
Last recorded89,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKM 928S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,225 miles

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shock has slight play in arm

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shock has slight play in arm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,248 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

long handbrake

o/s/r foot brake and handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,158 miles

long handbrake

o/s/r foot brake and handbrake lower effort than n/s/r

slight play steering coloum

steering has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 79,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,367 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,149 miles

n/s steering rsck/drum stick play

o/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,261 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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WKM 928S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WKM 928S, 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 WKM 928S registered?

WKM 928S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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