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WCV 165T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCV 165T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,256 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,151 miles

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

o/s/r footbrake reading low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 76,151 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r footbrake reading low

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,151 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WCV 165T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCV 165T, 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

How do I check the history of WCV 165T?

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What year was WCV 165T registered?

WCV 165T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is WCV 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCV 165T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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