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WEF 311S

1978 MG Miget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Miget57,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEF 311S
MakeMG
ModelMiget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 86,263 miles

Direction indicators not working all four front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 85,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,983 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2010 83,589 miles

Play in NSF king pin

Fail 28 Apr 2010 83,589 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in NSF king pin

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,212 miles

fuel cap key missing. cap seals o.k.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 83,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel cap key missing. cap seals o.k.

How Reliable is the MG Miget?

Based on 958 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 26
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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WEF 311S is a 1978 MG Miget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Miget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 57,406 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 Miget fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEF 311S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Miget typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 48 years old, this MG Miget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEF 311S registered?

WEF 311S is a 1978 MG Miget, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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