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UCF 932S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,004 mi
Last recorded75,004 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 932S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,004 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 75,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,761 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight play in front king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight play in front king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2011 74,412 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight play nearside steering rack.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 74,412 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight play nearside steering rack.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 74,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,967 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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UCF 932S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCF 932S, 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.

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What year was UCF 932S registered?

UCF 932S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 March 1978.

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