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WPG 946S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPG 946S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,816 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 99,401 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,331 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 93,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,731 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,772 miles

Nearside rear shock has a light misting of oil

Offside front floor and offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Various slight oil weeps

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand

Oil leak various ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,221 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,695 miles

Front antiroll bar center bushes slightly worn

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2014 89,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Front antiroll bar center bushes slightly worn

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear leaf springs have slight corrosion

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,004 miles

both rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge and starting to crack and perish

Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,935 miles

Oil leak

hand brake webbing frayed axel straps frayed washers poor

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,014 miles

slight up and down in osf king pin

winscreen washers poor

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,110 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 85,110 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot handle comes adrift when unlocked

indicators flashing a little slow

nsf floor pan holed(not within prescribed area)

nsf tyre perished

slight lift in osf trunion and slight play in osf steering rack inner ball joint

wipers would benefit replacement

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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WPG 946S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WPG 946S, 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 WPG 946S registered?

WPG 946S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is WPG 946S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPG 946S shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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