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UAR 590S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,632 mi
Last recorded26,632 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 590S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 26,457 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 25,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,130 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,006 miles

both front inner arches have slight corrosion

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,875 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 19,590 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 19,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 19,079 miles

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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UAR 590S is a 1977 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 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 UAR 590S, 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 UAR 590S registered?

UAR 590S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is UAR 590S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 590S 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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