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UHJ 775S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,714 mi
Last recorded23,714 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 775S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 23,714 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid loss (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 23,709 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken ex bkts (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing caliper bolt locking plate (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing caliper bolt locking plate (3.6.A.2d)

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fluid loss (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,566 miles

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

advise offside rear rubber suspension strap axle mount corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 22,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,730 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,689 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 19,651 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 19,383 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in n/s front king pin

Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,643 miles

Nearside Lower Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering component 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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UHJ 775S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHJ 775S, 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 UHJ 775S registered?

UHJ 775S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1977.

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