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WYD 442S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYD 442S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,262 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,031 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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WYD 442S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYD 442S, 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 WYD 442S?

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What year was WYD 442S registered?

WYD 442S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is WYD 442S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYD 442S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYD 442S have outstanding finance?

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