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WOJ 680T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,081 mi
Last recorded87,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOJ 680T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases extractor manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases extractor manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases extractor manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,915 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Offside Rear corrosion to bump stop plate

Slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,858 miles

Fuel pipe chafing All fuel hoses minor cracking (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 86,858 miles

Fuel pipe chafing All fuel hoses minor cracking (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 86,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,464 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,386 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 86,345 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 86,106 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 86,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,866 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 85,523 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,152 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 85,152 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,023 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 85,023 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,489 miles

Oil leak

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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WOJ 680T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WOJ 680T, 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 WOJ 680T registered?

WOJ 680T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is WOJ 680T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOJ 680T shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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