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WVP 450T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 450T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 97,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 96,932 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 96,389 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 96,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 95,992 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 95,992 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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WVP 450T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVP 450T, 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 WVP 450T registered?

WVP 450T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is WVP 450T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVP 450T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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