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UMO 455Y

1983 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,743 mi
Last recorded17,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 MG Midget 150034,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMO 455Y
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,743 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,598 miles

front discs corroded

slight weep from steering rack area

Fail 22 Apr 2016 17,585 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (5.2.6)

front discs corroded

slight weep from steering rack area

Fail 20 Jan 2016 17,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside floor and sill seam corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift in both side kingpin joints

rear brakes sticking on brake test

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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UMO 455Y is a 1983 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 34,091 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 UMO 455Y, 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 43 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 UMO 455Y registered?

UMO 455Y is a 1983 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is UMO 455Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMO 455Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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