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WMO 85T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,521 mi
Last recorded7,521 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMO 85T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 7,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,273 miles

front panel rusty and holed

nearside outer sill rusty

nearside rear spring front mounting point rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2014 7,273 miles

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

front panel rusty and holed

nearside outer sill rusty

nearside rear spring front mounting point rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,487 miles

Front valance/radiator support panel is corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 1,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front valance/radiator support panel is corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 98 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,760 miles

front left inner wing holed and corrded, front valance holed and corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,760 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front left inner wing holed and corrded, front valance holed and corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 98,210 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 98,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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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WMO 85T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red 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 WMO 85T, 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 WMO 85T registered?

WMO 85T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for WMO 85T 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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