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WNF 588S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNF 588S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 93,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,086 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,086 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,779 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 87,677 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,585 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 86,243 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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WNF 588S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WNF 588S, 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 WNF 588S registered?

WNF 588S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 February 1978.

Is WNF 588S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNF 588S shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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