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UDC 822S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDC 822S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,546 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion rear bumper bracket

general under side corrosion

slight movement o/s front hub arm bush

upwards movement in steering column but unable to detect where from

Fail 11 Jun 2007 86,546 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

general underside corrosion

rear spring eye bushes perished

slight movement both front upper hub arm joints

Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 85,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake back covers corrored

front to rear fuel pipe corrored

n/s/f brake has slight bind

near side sill baddly corrored

off side outer sill has poor repair

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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UDC 822S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 UDC 822S, 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 49 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 UDC 822S registered?

UDC 822S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 September 1977.

Is UDC 822S safe to buy?

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