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UFL 170S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,235 mi
Last recorded6,235 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFL 170S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 6,235 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 6,234 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion pin has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 6,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 6,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 6,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 5,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 5,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 5,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 5,076 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,076 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 4,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 4,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,597 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 4,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 3,916 miles

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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UFL 170S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFL 170S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFL 170S registered?

UFL 170S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 April 1978.

Is UFL 170S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFL 170S shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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