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WPF 674S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,657 mi
Last recorded38,657 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPF 674S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 38,657 miles

Oil leak ()

front coil springs corroded also rear leaf springs

rear suspension mounting areas slightly corroded nut not considered excessive

Pass 7 Nov 2015 38,512 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 38,512 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,100 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 38,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,526 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,248 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,774 miles

Advise that the full front suspension is greased

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 36,469 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 36,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,170 miles

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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WPF 674S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WPF 674S, 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 WPF 674S registered?

WPF 674S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is WPF 674S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPF 674S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WPF 674S have outstanding finance?

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