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WWG 703T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,158 mi
Last recorded75,158 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWG 703T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,158 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,126 miles

Osr nsr osf nsf tyres cracking

Osr tyre wall thin

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Osr nsr osf nsf tyres cracking

Osr tyre wall thin

Pass 6 Sep 2013 75,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre slight fouling on boady arch

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,075 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,075 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 75,005 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,989 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 74,986 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 74,902 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 703T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WWG 703T, 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 WWG 703T registered?

WWG 703T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is WWG 703T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWG 703T shows 12 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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