MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight play nearside front wheel
slight play offside rear wheel
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight play nearside front wheel
slight play offside rear wheel
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
front no pla te cracked
Oil leak
front no pla te cracked
Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
front number plate slightly loose
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
brakes handbrake test revealed failure in linkage recomend full strip and investtigation
floor pan welding condition not ideal recomend re-welding
gearbox mounting bolt missing
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WRV 158K is a 1997 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 38,718 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 WRV 158K, 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 29 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was WRV 158K registered?
WRV 158K is a 1997 MG Midget, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is WRV 158K safe to buy?
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