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UCU 221T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,252 mi
Last recorded22,252 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCU 221T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 22,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 22,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,363 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 56,100 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,100 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

rear exhaust mounts perished

slight lift in both king pins

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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UCU 221T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UCU 221T, 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

How do I check the history of UCU 221T?

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What year was UCU 221T registered?

UCU 221T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is UCU 221T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCU 221T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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