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UME 196S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,334 mi
Last recorded16,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUME 196S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,325 miles

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 16,325 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower mounting bolt and buckle bolt (5.2.1a)

Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded but outside prescribed areas

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,325 miles

play in steering

Fail 19 Jul 2016 16,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

play in steering

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 16,305 miles

corrosion on underside

offside rear damper starting to leak

play in steering

travel on handbrake

Pass 2 May 2012 16,248 miles

corrosion on underside

offside rear damper starting to leak

play in column

Pass 5 May 2011 16,209 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight wear on brake discs

Fail 3 May 2011 16,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,807 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 12,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,527 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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UME 196S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UME 196S, 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.

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What year was UME 196S registered?

UME 196S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 March 1978.

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The MOT history for UME 196S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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