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WOL 646T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,388 mi
Last recorded24,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOL 646T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

front to rear brake pipe coated with grease

n/s and o/s front headlamp aim patterns not fully clear

o/s front position lamp dim

rear handbrake mounting strap deteriorated but not effecting operation

restricted view to front inner brake pads

slight corrosion to n/s sill panel

slight corrosion to n/s wheel arch

Fail 28 May 2010 24,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s front position lamp dim

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to n/s rear inner wheel arch not within a prescribed area

front to rear brake pipe coated with grease

rear handbrake mounting strap deteriorated but not effecting operation

restricted view to front inner brake pads

slight corrosion to n/s sill panel

slight corrosion to n/s wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 19,197 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,739 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 58,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres,sidewalls are cracking.off-side front has a cut in the side wall

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 58,739 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,739 miles

nearside and offside jacking points starting to rust

nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes pearish

rear shock-obsorber bushes pearish

rear wheel arches rusty and door seales

serface rust to rear fuel pipes

serface rust to rear metal brake pipes

slight play in front offside trunnin joint

Fail 27 Jun 2006 58,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside jacking points starting to rust

nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes pearish

rear shock-obsorber bushes pearish

rear wheel arches rusty and door seales

serface rust to rear fuel pipes

serface rust to rear metal brake pipes

slight play in front offside trunnin joint

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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WOL 646T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WOL 646T, 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 WOL 646T registered?

WOL 646T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is WOL 646T safe to buy?

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