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UOF 697S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOF 697S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,223 miles

Offside Rear leafspring bracket detatched

slight play in n/s front top and bottom trunion bushes

slight play ino/s front lower trunion bushes

Fail 19 Apr 2017 69,198 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear flexi hose at rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush leaver arm unit (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear leafspring bracket detatched

n/s/ floor to sill starting to corrode

o/s/ floor to sill starting to corrode

slight play in n/s front top and bottom trunion bushes

slight play ino/s front lower trunion bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,533 miles

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

3. Slight play and lift in nearside front king pin.

4. Slight play in offside front king pin.

5. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight damage to nearside front seat belt webbing.

3. Slight play and lift in nearside front king pin.

4. Slight play in offside front king pin.

5. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,248 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 65,228 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 63,631 miles

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

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

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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UOF 697S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UOF 697S, 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 UOF 697S registered?

UOF 697S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 April 1978.

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The MOT history for UOF 697S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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