MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play in various front suspension components
steering stiff
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in steering rack
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WPT 8R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 WPT 8R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of WPT 8R?
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What year was WPT 8R registered?
WPT 8R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 May 1977.
Is WPT 8R safe to buy?
The MOT history for WPT 8R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WPT 8R have outstanding finance?
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