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A899 UVP

1983 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,683 mi
Last recorded8,683 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 MG Midget 150034,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA899 UVP
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 8,683 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 8,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 8,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,782 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 7,027 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 2,900 miles

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

both ns tyres minor crackes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 2,515 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all four tyers surface cracking in side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2008 2,254 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 1,560 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 1,537 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A899 UVP is a 1983 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 34,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A899 UVP, 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 43 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A899 UVP registered?

A899 UVP is a 1983 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A899 UVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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