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WRN 758V

1980 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,159 mi
Last recorded78,159 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRN 758V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,846 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 77,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,772 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking in treaded area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,075 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,803 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 76,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,177 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

offside rear Tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,911 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack. and s/absorber mount.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 75,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack. and s/absorber mount.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s foot rear brake eff low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2008 70,846 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2008 70,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2007 69,835 miles

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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WRN 758V is a 1980 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRN 758V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRN 758V registered?

WRN 758V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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