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WRU 298S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,152 mi
Last recorded65,152 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRU 298S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,145 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,145 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,137 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,131 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,124 miles

both outer sills weak and rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,099 miles

both outer sills weak and rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,070 miles

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

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

Slight lift in O/S/F king pin

inner and outer sills atrating to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight lift in O/S/F king pin

inner and outer sills atrating to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,979 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,909 miles

Battery insecure

drivers seatbelt sticky in operation

Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,909 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

drivers seatbelt sticky in operation

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,878 miles

gear lever knob comes off

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

previous welding repairs covered in under seal

rear floor beginning to corrode near front of rear spring hanger

slight lift present in n/s/f suspensionm king pin

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,838 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,783 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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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WRU 298S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red 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 WRU 298S, 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 WRU 298S registered?

WRU 298S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is WRU 298S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRU 298S 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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