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WPK 720S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,260 mi
Last recorded62,260 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPK 720S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 62,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 61,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 61,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 61,500 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight drag offside front brake

Fail 13 Jun 2009 60,807 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,943 miles

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

Nearside front king pin has minor lift in

Offside front leaf spring shackle bush deteriorating (strong advise)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in offside

Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside front king pin has minor lift in

Offside front leaf spring shackle bush deteriorating (strong advise)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play in offside

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,820 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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WPK 720S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPK 720S, 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 WPK 720S registered?

WPK 720S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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The MOT history for WPK 720S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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