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WNU 539S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,081 mi
Last recorded16,081 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNU 539S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 16,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , Gearbox , Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 15,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 15,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Level arm damper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak From water pump ()

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear brakes slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 13,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 12,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lights flash at approximately 110 flashes / minute

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both sides (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 11,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 11,169 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose Joint to track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,420 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 10,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 8,872 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 8,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 7,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,816 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 6,816 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 5,978 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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WNU 539S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNU 539S, 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 WNU 539S registered?

WNU 539S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WNU 539S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNU 539S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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