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UCY 455S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,318 mi
Last recorded82,318 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCY 455S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 82,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 81,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,619 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 80,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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UCY 455S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UCY 455S, 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 UCY 455S?

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What year was UCY 455S registered?

UCY 455S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 May 1978.

Is UCY 455S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCY 455S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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