MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED
Nearside PASSENGER FLOOR HOLED
Nearside Rear DRUM BACK PLATE WET
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SHOULDER SPLIT - 145R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED
Nearside PASSENGER FLOOR HOLED
Nearside Rear DRUM BACK PLATE WET
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area is corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Slight lift in king pin
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Park brake low effort
Steering rack has play in the bush both sides of rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fixed end of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area is corroded in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Slight lift in king pin
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Park brake low effort
Steering rack has play in the bush both sides of rack
Nearside Front tyre starting to perish
oil leak
oil leak rear diff
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working PUSH BUTTON (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED - 2003 MICHELIN - 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber lever (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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WMG 801T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WMG 801T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WMG 801T registered?
WMG 801T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1978.
Is WMG 801T safe to buy?
The MOT history for WMG 801T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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