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WPJ 333S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,010 mi
Last recorded48,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPJ 333S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,010 miles

Corrosion to underside

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

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

battery charge light on

Fail 1 Jun 2018 48,010 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear 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))

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

battery charge light on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 47,731 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 47,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,664 miles

No mainbeam warning light

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,488 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight cracking in side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,138 miles

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

n/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,114 miles

see advisory note 514051247218

Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

all rear spring eye bushes worn

front to rear brake pipe has been coverd in grease

Pass 4 Jul 2006 45,636 miles

see advisory note 630381786103

Fail 30 Jun 2006 45,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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WPJ 333S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WPJ 333S, 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.

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What year was WPJ 333S registered?

WPJ 333S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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