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WLY 876S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLY 876S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall age cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall age cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,325 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,756 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 47,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,836 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 47,835 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hazards flashing very fast

offside lower trunion just acceptble

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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WLY 876S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WLY 876S, 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 WLY 876S registered?

WLY 876S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WLY 876S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLY 876S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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