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WNX 181S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,906 mi
Last recorded90,906 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNX 181S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade slight smear

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

Rear differential oil leaking

Fail 29 May 2021 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wiper blade slight smear

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported and central (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear differential oil leaking

Pass 26 May 2020 90,523 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper And Lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper And Lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,447 miles

various small oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2019 90,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

various small oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2018 89,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 89,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,380 miles

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

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,662 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,404 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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WNX 181S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WNX 181S, 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.

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What year was WNX 181S registered?

WNX 181S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 December 1977.

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