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UEC 299R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

7,246 mi
Last recorded7,246 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEC 299R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 7,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount area holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Inner floor holed and corroded

nearside front and rear and offside front wheel bearing slight play

vehicle underbody / wings / doors - corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,501 miles

front inner and outer valance panels holed and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front sills / rear valance / inner wings / outer wings - corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar mount rubber - play

nearside rear hub bearing slight play

rear exhaust mount rubber bonding detatched

steering column top bush - play

Pass 10 Jun 2014 830 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front valance holes /floors /sills areas poor codn

rear ex rubber poor

Fail 5 Jun 2014 830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear susp spring rear bushs poor codn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,373 miles

front valance corroded and deteriorated

fuel tank and pipes corroded

nearside and offside outer sills / vehicle underbody floor / front and rear inner wings / front suspension arms - Corroded

play at steering wheel - all directions - column square drive

rear exhaust joint - blow

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front valance corroded and deteriorated

fuel tank and pipes corroded

nearside and offside outer sills / vehicle underbody floor / front and rear inner wings / front suspension arms - Corroded

play at steering wheel - all directions - column square drive

rear exhaust joint - blow

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 25 May 2012 93,623 miles

nearside and offside front suspeneion arms / anti-roll bar / vehicle underbody floor - Corroded

nearside and offside front wings / sills / front valance - Corroded

rear leaf springs / rear shock absorbers / fuel tank - corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 93,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside and offside front suspeneion arms / anti-roll bar / vehicle underbody floor - Corroded

nearside and offside front wings / sills / front valance - Corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring shackle eye bushes play - STRONG ADVICE

rear leaf springs / rear shock absorbers / fuel tank - corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,856 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms / front anti-roll bar / fuel tank / rear shock absorbers / rear leaf springs front inner wheel arches - Corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring shackle eye bushes - play

nearside and offside sills / front valance / front wings vehicle underbody - Corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar mount rubber - play

offside front door handle play

steering column top bush play

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 25 May 2011 87,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust downpipe joint - blow - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front suspension arms / front anti-roll bar / fuel tank / rear shock absorbers / rear leaf springs front inner wheel arches - Corroded

nearside and offside rear leaf spring shackle eye bushes - play

nearside and offside sills / front valance / front wings vehicle underbody - Corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar mount rubber - play

offside front door handle play

steering column top bush play

unable to select reverse gear

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 5 May 2010 86,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,205 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 86,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 86,034 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2008 86,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2007 84,679 miles

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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UEC 299R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UEC 299R, 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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UEC 299R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 March 1977.

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