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WOW 753T

1984 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,137 mi
Last recorded52,137 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 753T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front to rear fuel pipe covered in grease

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,068 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 52,021 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,989 miles

Offside steering rack inner joint

Oil leak from engine

Rear spring shackel bushes

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 23 Jul 2019 51,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jul 2019 51,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,893 miles

Centre Front Oil leak engine /gear box ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold has slight blow (cracked) (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,825 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS...

Fail 4 Jun 2015 51,823 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS...

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,793 miles

Coolant leak

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BLOW...

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Fail 3 Jun 2014 51,787 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BLOW...

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 21 Sep 2012 51,691 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,643 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 51,625 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 51,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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WOW 753T is a 1984 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WOW 753T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 42 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WOW 753T is a 1984 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 August 1984.

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