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WLG 801R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLG 801R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 77,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,668 miles

slight play at o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,664 miles

slight play at o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,447 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 74,895 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 74,895 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,286 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 73,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 73,696 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 801R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 WLG 801R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WLG 801R registered?

WLG 801R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 May 1977.

Is WLG 801R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLG 801R shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WLG 801R have outstanding finance?

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