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WPL 514S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,192 mi
Last recorded39,192 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPL 514S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 38,823 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 38,823 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering column lower bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 38,634 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,414 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,134 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,796 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,297 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

Steering rack slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,070 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Steering rack slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,667 miles

Front brakes binding slightley

O/S floor corroding

Slight wear in king pins

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,538 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 36,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,335 miles

osf tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,269 miles

osf brake binding

osf tyre wearing on edge

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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WPL 514S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WPL 514S, 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 WPL 514S registered?

WPL 514S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 7 July 1978.

Is WPL 514S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPL 514S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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