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WWX 417S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,040 mi
Last recorded54,040 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWX 417S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,040 miles

GENERAL PLAY IN N/S/F KING-PIN AND TRUNNION ASSEMBLY

O/S/F, REAR SUSPENSION ARM FIXING IS MISPLACED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R END SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 54,040 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated O/S/R (SUSPECTED READINGS POOR) (1.1.13 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F INNER (SLIGHT BIND) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F OUTER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL PLAY IN N/S FRONT KING-PIN AND TRUNION

O/S/F, REAR SUSPENSION ARM FIXING IS MISPLACED >> REPAIR ADVISED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR ARE CRACKED >> NEW ARE ADVISED (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R END SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R (AS O/S) >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R, TREAD AND SIDEWALL >> ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,713 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 52,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 52,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,428 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,608 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,604 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension nuts not correctly located

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,819 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 May 2008 48,793 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play detected in both steering rack arms.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 48,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,044 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 48,044 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hand brake cable comes a long way up

slight lift in o/side front king pin

Fail 7 Apr 2006 48,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake travel comes up along way

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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WWX 417S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 WWX 417S, 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 49 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 WWX 417S registered?

WWX 417S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 October 1977.

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