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WSA 971S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSA 971S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 77,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak engine

Fail 5 May 2016 77,179 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak engine

Pass 13 May 2015 77,038 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice nearside front tyre cracking in tread

advice offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre nail

Fail 11 May 2015 77,038 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice nearside front tyre cracking in tread

advice offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre nail

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,939 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 76,939 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 76,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 76,072 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 76,072 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 76,067 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,854 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

near side and off side rear lower quater pannels corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,125 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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WSA 971S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WSA 971S, 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.

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What year was WSA 971S registered?

WSA 971S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 April 1978.

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The MOT history for WSA 971S shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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