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WYV 185T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,432 mi
Last recorded5,432 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 185T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 5,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 5,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 5,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 5,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 5,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 4,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 4,933 miles

engine has a oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 4,620 miles

hamdbrake travel long

Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 3,664 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 3,664 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 3,256 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 3,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 2,922 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 2,922 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 2,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,137 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 2,137 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 1,882 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 1,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear in steering rack

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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WYV 185T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WYV 185T, 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 WYV 185T registered?

WYV 185T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is WYV 185T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYV 185T shows 21 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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