MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
play in steering
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
play in steering
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
corrosion on underside
offside rear damper starting to leak
play in steering
travel on handbrake
corrosion on underside
offside rear damper starting to leak
play in column
corrosion on underside of vehicle
slight wear on brake discs
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
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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.
Is UME 196S safe to buy?
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