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UKG 655S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKG 655S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,875 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 88,655 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,777 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,721 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,668 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,668 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,649 miles

FUEL TANK. O/S/F AND O/S/R SLIGHT BINDING, OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,601 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,564 miles

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

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

advise slight play in rack o/s

Pass 12 Sep 2005 85,540 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 85,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE BINDING N/S

ADVISE WIPER N/S FRONT

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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UKG 655S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UKG 655S, 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 UKG 655S registered?

UKG 655S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is UKG 655S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKG 655S shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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