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WOX 164T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOX 164T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,215 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 78,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,142 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,500 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,571 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,500 miles

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 69,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,823 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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WOX 164T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WOX 164T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WOX 164T registered?

WOX 164T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 September 1978.

Is WOX 164T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOX 164T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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