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UOB 193S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOB 193S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 78,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,306 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 76,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 76,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,428 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,428 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,205 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,860 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,226 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
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UOB 193S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UOB 193S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOB 193S?

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What year was UOB 193S registered?

UOB 193S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 24 February 1978.

Is UOB 193S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOB 193S shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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