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UNM 668R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNM 668R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,310 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel angles differ both sides

Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,306 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals loose,battery moves around in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases crushed and holed in various locations (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety drum assembily on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel angles differ both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,781 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened both sides, rear spring mounts raised on homemade blocks (2.4.A.2)

Rear bothsides, rear leaf spring mounts which mount shock absorber have been modified

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underneath (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 89,771 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber location modified

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,515 miles

General body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension surport (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill too floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill too floor (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill too floor (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Kingpin (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,357 miles

General body corossion

Fail 13 Feb 2015 88,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

General body corossion

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 88,220 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to nearside rear lower wing

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

radio wires in dash not connected

underbody corrosion

vehicle has to be boost started

Fail 20 Feb 2014 88,219 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hazard warning lamps flashing fast

radio wires in dash not connected

vehicle has to be boost started

Fail 8 Feb 2013 88,212 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight play at front steering and suspension joints

underbody and upper body corrosion

underbody corrosion repaired from inside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2008 86,771 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 86,644 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hazzard lights flashing fast

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 85,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 84,105 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 84,102 miles

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

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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UNM 668R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 UNM 668R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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UNM 668R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 June 1977.

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