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UDL 245S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,277 mi
Last recorded95,277 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDL 245S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,277 miles

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar d bushes

split pin missing from castleated nut n/s/f lower arm inner

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,271 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system rear by axle (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam and main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working o/s f (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/r (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar d bushes

split pin missing from castleated nut n/s/f lower arm inner

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,179 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded upper rear rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 95,179 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f no dip beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both rear stop lights inop (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded upper rear rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 95,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 94,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 94,712 miles

Collapsable part of steering column has been welded.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Collapsable part of steering column has been welded.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,053 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,061 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 92,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 92,316 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 92,005 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 92,003 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 90,514 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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UDL 245S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UDL 245S, 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 UDL 245S registered?

UDL 245S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 March 1978.

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