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UEU 193T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,066 mi
Last recorded39,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEU 193T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,473 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

play in n/s/f bottom joint/kingpin.

steering rack boots starting to deteriorate.

Fail 6 May 2011 38,470 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

play in n/s/f bottom joint/kingpin.

steering rack boots starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 May 2010 38,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2010 38,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

FRONT VALANCE CORRODED

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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UEU 193T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEU 193T, 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 UEU 193T registered?

UEU 193T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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