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WOF 890T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOF 890T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 93,699 miles

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

front panel corroded

underside heavily greased/wax oiled

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body corrosion on front panel

Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,414 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

body corrosion on front panel

Pass 19 Nov 2016 93,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,175 miles

n/side front brg slight play

o/side rear tyre has age related cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2015 93,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/side rear tyre has age related cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2013 93,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general surface corrosion average for age

slight play in brgs

surface face of disc rusting due to lack of use

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear inner wheel arches and external seams of boot floor corroded

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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WOF 890T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WOF 890T, 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

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What year was WOF 890T registered?

WOF 890T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WOF 890T safe to buy?

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