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UBC 349S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,620 mi
Last recorded71,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBC 349S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,620 miles

slight play in nsf king pin, slight binding nsf brake

Fail 8 Jun 2011 71,608 miles

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

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

slight play in nsf king pin, slight binding nsf brake

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,707 miles

handbrake travel high. exhaust mountings weak and breaking up. washer jets partially blocked

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,633 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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UBC 349S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBC 349S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBC 349S registered?

UBC 349S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1977.

Is UBC 349S safe to buy?

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