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WLG 793R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,069 mi
Last recorded51,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 793R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,069 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 51,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,027 miles

front lower valance rust holed

Fail 2 Jul 2014 51,022 miles

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

front lower valance rust holed

Pass 22 May 2013 46,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 46,380 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 45,952 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,428 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,043 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,040 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2006 30,026 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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WLG 793R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 WLG 793R, 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 49 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 WLG 793R registered?

WLG 793R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 June 1977.

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