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WNA 445S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,975 mi
Last recorded72,975 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNA 445S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,975 miles

axle u clamp rubbers perished

corrosion to o/s/f arch but not in prescribed area

light corrosion to n/s/r sill

n/s/r bumpstop corroded

slight play in n/s/f trunion

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch but not in prescribed area

light corrsoin to n/s rear sill

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,423 miles

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

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

corosion on a post and n/s/r quarter panel

corosion on wishbones and rear leaf springs

light corosion on underside

low brake readings on n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,721 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,464 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting worn

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering column

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,487 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads getting worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,201 miles

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 20 Aug 2008 67,955 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 65,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,909 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,180 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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WNA 445S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNA 445S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNA 445S registered?

WNA 445S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is WNA 445S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNA 445S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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