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WOF 391T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,703 mi
Last recorded52,703 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOF 391T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 52,703 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 52,703 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 52,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to inner panel below radiator

Fail 23 May 2023 52,629 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to inner panel below radiator

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,332 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 52,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 51,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 51,667 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down at lower clamp (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 51,431 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 51,077 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,023 miles

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

n/s front king ping has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front king ping has slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,967 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,493 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,237 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,174 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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WOF 391T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WOF 391T, 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 WOF 391T registered?

WOF 391T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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The MOT history for WOF 391T shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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