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ULA 776X

1981 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,542 mi
Last recorded4,542 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 776X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 4,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 3,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 2,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 2,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 1,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front floor corroded but not within a prescribed mounting area

Pass 7 Jul 2010 1,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2007 99,304 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2006 98,738 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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ULA 776X is a 1981 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ULA 776X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULA 776X registered?

ULA 776X is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is ULA 776X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 776X shows 14 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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