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WDY 970T

1979 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,454 mi
Last recorded40,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDY 970T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,454 miles

corrosion to underside, slight play in tie rods

Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,446 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear jacking straps broken

slight play in offside front lower trunion joint

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,960 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 38,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WDY 970T is a 1979 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WDY 970T, 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 WDY 970T?

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What year was WDY 970T registered?

WDY 970T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 10 January 1979.

Is WDY 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDY 970T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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