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UFX 258S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,619 mi
Last recorded34,619 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFX 258S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 34,619 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,602 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 32,602 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,099 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Light corrosion underneath vehicle to floorpans and inner sills etc.

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

Oil leak

Slight play to nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,099 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Light corrosion underneath vehicle to floorpans and inner sills etc.

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

Oil leak

Slight play to nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,522 miles

slight free play in steering rack

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

slight free play in steering rack

slight lift in nearside front king pin

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2007 29,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,426 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 28,737 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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UFX 258S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UFX 258S, 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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What year was UFX 258S registered?

UFX 258S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is UFX 258S safe to buy?

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