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UBV 329P

1986 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244 mi
Last recorded244 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 MG Midget29,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 329P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 244 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Lower KING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 20 May 2016 99,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 99,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f king pin has slight play

Fail 21 May 2015 509 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 89,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,420 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,704 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,315 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,925 miles

slight crossosion to inner side sill

swlight travellto hand brake

Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 95,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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UBV 329P is a 1986 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 29,790 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBV 329P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 40 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBV 329P registered?

UBV 329P is a 1986 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is UBV 329P safe to buy?

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