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UAJ 717S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,668 mi
Last recorded93,668 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAJ 717S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 93,668 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,647 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under/body (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 93,616 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 93,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 93,539 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,434 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,375 miles

under/body/slight/corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,233 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,321 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 92,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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UAJ 717S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 UAJ 717S, 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 49 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 UAJ 717S registered?

UAJ 717S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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