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WNG 280S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 280S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,568 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,584 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,798 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 40,796 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,419 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
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WNG 280S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 WNG 280S, 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 49 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 WNG 280S registered?

WNG 280S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is WNG 280S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNG 280S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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