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UOF 417S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,177 mi
Last recorded25,177 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOF 417S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,177 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint both sides lower trunnion joints (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front foot-wells/floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,459 miles

Steering rack o/s joint worn slightly.Both king pin assemblies worn slightly.Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,615 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.SLIGHT WEAR IN KINGPINS AND N/S FRONT LOWER FULCRUM.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,589 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.SLIGHT WEAR IN KINGPINS AND N/S FRONT LOWER FULCRUM.

Pass 28 May 2008 20,135 miles

STEERING RACK WORN SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 18,932 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 18,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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UOF 417S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOF 417S, 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

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What year was UOF 417S registered?

UOF 417S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is UOF 417S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOF 417S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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