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WPW 856S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2005
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPW 856S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2005 77,623 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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WPW 856S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPW 856S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WPW 856S?

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What year was WPW 856S registered?

WPW 856S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WPW 856S safe to buy?

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