CarVerify

Free Car Check

VWS 945T

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWS 945T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,136 miles

advised slight play os ns hub bearing

advised tracking needs checking

Fail 23 Nov 2018 67,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advised tracking needs checking

advised slight play os ns hub bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,933 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2017 66,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,704 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,301 miles

advised brake lever has little reserve travel

advised only just pass brake performance rears low on foot brake

advised slight play nsf kingpin

advised slight play os kingpin upper

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,955 miles

Nearside front king pin has slight play

Offside front upper king pin bushes worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,712 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,712 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres - sidewalls cracking

Nearside front kingpin has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside front kingpin has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside front top suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside rear brake is binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres - sidewalls cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres - sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,408 miles

advised front tyres cracking on sidewall

advised osf top trunion bush worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,408 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advised front tyres cracking on sidewall

advised osf top trunion bush worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,232 miles

advised front tyres wearing on edges

advised slight play nsf osf kingpins

Fail 12 Oct 2009 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advised front tyres wearing on edges

advised slight play nsf osf kingpins

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,046 miles

advised slight lift front kingpins

Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,657 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 64,656 miles

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

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VWS 945T is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 VWS 945T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VWS 945T?

You can check the full history of VWS 945T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VWS 945T registered?

VWS 945T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 28 March 1979.

Is VWS 945T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWS 945T shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWS 945T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VWS 945T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.