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UBL 464S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,796 mi
Last recorded16,796 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBL 464S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 16,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 16,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 16,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,289 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 15,285 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 14,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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UBL 464S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 UBL 464S, 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 48 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 UBL 464S registered?

UBL 464S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is UBL 464S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBL 464S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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