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WWY 435X

1981 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,332 mi
Last recorded85,332 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWY 435X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 85,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 84,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,970 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 82,970 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,538 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,536 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,348 miles

coolant bottle insecure

slight corrosion and holes to n/s/f inner wheel arch

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

coolant bottle insecure

slight corrosion and holes to n/s/f inner wheel arch

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,153 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,146 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2011 80,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s o/s front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,730 miles

n/s o/s front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,727 miles

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

advise o/s/r service and parking brake below expected efforts

Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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WWY 435X is a 1981 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWY 435X, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WWY 435X registered?

WWY 435X is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 9 November 1981.

Is WWY 435X safe to buy?

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