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UBE 653T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,301 mi
Last recorded66,301 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBE 653T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,531 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 64,811 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,003 miles

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

front valance is corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front valance is corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,347 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,043 miles

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

o/s/r brake backplate showing some dampness from oil seal leak.foot & handbrake showing good readings

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,742 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,446 miles

o/s/f wing to sill filler repair deteriorating

o/s/r axle oil seal leaking ?

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,639 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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UBE 653T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 UBE 653T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBE 653T?

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What year was UBE 653T registered?

UBE 653T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is UBE 653T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBE 653T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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