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WOB 832T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

929 mi
Last recorded929 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOB 832T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 929 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind on rear brakes on both sides

Slight play in off side lower trunnion bush

Fail 24 Jun 2014 923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight bind on rear brakes on both sides

Slight play in off side lower trunnion bush

Pass 19 Jul 2013 678 miles

clutch anti slip missing

slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 13 Dec 2011 579 miles

o/s front floor corroded outside prescribed areas

some imbalance rear footbrake

some wear n/s/f lower trunnion

Fail 2 Dec 2011 579 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

o/s front floor corroded outside prescribed areas

some imbalance rear footbrake

some imbalance rear footbrake

some wear n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 10 Jul 2006 433 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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WOB 832T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green 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 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOB 832T, 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.

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What year was WOB 832T registered?

WOB 832T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOB 832T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOB 832T 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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