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WDV 643S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1441cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 643S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,441cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,523 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,485 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,844 miles

n/s door lock sticky.

o/s lower suspension trunnion worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,389 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 87,198 miles

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

handbrake lever mounting slightly worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 87,198 miles

handbrake lever mounting slightly worn.

Pass 30 May 2006 86,736 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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WDV 643S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,441cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDV 643S, 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 WDV 643S registered?

WDV 643S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WDV 643S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 643S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WDV 643S have outstanding finance?

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