MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine oil leak
front anti roll bar d bushes
split pin missing from castleated nut n/s/f lower arm inner
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded upper rear rusting (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Collapsable part of steering column has been welded.
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.
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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