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WWG 653T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,974 mi
Last recorded92,974 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWG 653T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,974 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 31,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,168 miles

play in o/s front king pin

travel at handbrake

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,164 miles

n/s wiper arm insecure rivet loose

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty

play in o/s and n/s front king pin

travel on handbrake and stiff action

Fail 20 Jun 2013 91,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper arm insecure rivet loose

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty

play in o/s and n/s front king pin

travel on handbrake and stiff action

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,827 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2010 90,563 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 May 2010 90,561 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,388 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,203 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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WWG 653T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WWG 653T, 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

How do I check the history of WWG 653T?

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What year was WWG 653T registered?

WWG 653T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WWG 653T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWG 653T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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