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WPK 717S

1978 MG Miget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Miget57,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPK 717S
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,401 miles

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Both outer sills at rear corroding

Knock and wear in steering rack

Nearside front floor corroding

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever high

Rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,365 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

knock and wear in steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 91,089 miles

Nearside rear sill end/wheel arch corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2007 91,083 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear sill end/ wheel arch corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2006 91,077 miles

Front service brake veers left (20%)

Front shock absorbers weak

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside front pads low

Parking lever high

Slight drag offside fron wheel

Slight exhaust leak

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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WPK 717S is a 1978 MG Miget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 57,406 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPK 717S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPK 717S registered?

WPK 717S is a 1978 MG Miget, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is WPK 717S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPK 717S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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