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UOD 311R

1983 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 311R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,317 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,325 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,325 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 85,204 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2013 85,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,960 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,094 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,591 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 84,119 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 84,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,480 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 82,480 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play noted in nearsid eof driveshaft

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bolt missing in offside rear spring front mounting

clutch slave cylinder leaking

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,300 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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UOD 311R is a 1983 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOD 311R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 43 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UOD 311R registered?

UOD 311R is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 11 November 1983.

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