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WAF 544T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAF 544T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 78,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,959 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,048 miles

engine gear box and axle oil leaking

Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine gear box and axle oil leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,526 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 74,207 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 72,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,504 miles

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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WAF 544T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAF 544T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAF 544T registered?

WAF 544T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is WAF 544T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAF 544T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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