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UMW 919T

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,465 mi
Last recorded47,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMW 919T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 47,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 46,627 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,349 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)

corrosion in front valance section

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,126 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,886 miles

Both front trunions have some wear

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension lower trunions have some play

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,782 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension lower trunions have slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,210 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floorpan and sill areas slightly corroded

some play in front suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,469 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 44,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,350 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

washers slow to work

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,271 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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UMW 919T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UMW 919T, 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 UMW 919T registered?

UMW 919T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 August 1978.

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The MOT history for UMW 919T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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