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UGN 363R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,157 mi
Last recorded6,157 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGN 363R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 6,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 6,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 6,098 miles

thick carpeting is fitted in area of handbrake lever

Pass 30 Sep 2009 6,024 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 6,013 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front lower swival slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,013 miles

nearside front lower swival slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,913 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 26 Aug 2005

HANDBRAKE CABLE POOR

Fail 19 Aug 2005 5,588 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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UGN 363R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGN 363R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGN 363R?

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What year was UGN 363R registered?

UGN 363R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 March 1977.

Is UGN 363R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGN 363R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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