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WOB 384T

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,337 mi
Last recorded40,337 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 384T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2010 40,337 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,628 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,175 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,389 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 37,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WOB 384T is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOB 384T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WOB 384T?

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What year was WOB 384T registered?

WOB 384T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is WOB 384T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOB 384T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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