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UBO 640S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,012 mi
Last recorded42,012 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBO 640S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,012 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe corroded

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

NS and OS sills corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 42,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking and bulging (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery loose but not insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe corroded

NS and OS headlamp images deteriorated

NS and OS sills corroded

NS rear view mirror missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 41,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering wheel has slight damage to cover

Fail 21 May 2010 41,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering rack has a slight leak of oil

steering wheel has slight damage to cover

Pass 19 May 2009 40,462 miles

O/S W/WASHER JET

Pass 16 May 2008 40,054 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,293 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 39,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,061 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,029 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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UBO 640S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBO 640S, 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 UBO 640S registered?

UBO 640S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is UBO 640S safe to buy?

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