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WWV 784S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,807 mi
Last recorded54,807 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWV 784S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,807 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil on rear brake pipes

under seal on under side of vehicle cannot inspect fully

Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,589 miles

n/s and o/s headlight pattern just ok

rear brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s centre outer sill has a small hole

o/sf shock absorber leaver arm has not got a split pin fitted and has been replaced by a spring washer

o/sr exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 11 Apr 2012 48,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s centre outer sill has a small hole

o/sr exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,518 miles

Exhaust mounts splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2011 48,515 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounts splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2007 48,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 48,341 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 48,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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WWV 784S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWV 784S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WWV 784S registered?

WWV 784S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 10 June 1978.

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