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WTH 498T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,804 mi
Last recorded56,804 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTH 498T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 56,804 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,804 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,761 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 56,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Carburettor overflow pipes split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,322 miles

Casing distorted on nearside rear tyre

Oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Oct 2011 56,174 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,376 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,801 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 54,797 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,042 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
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WTH 498T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTH 498T, 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 WTH 498T registered?

WTH 498T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 December 1978.

Is WTH 498T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTH 498T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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