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UOH 658S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,547 mi
Last recorded92,547 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOH 658S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 92,547 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,547 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 92,282 miles

n/side inner steering rack joint slight play/wear

o/side lowerarm king pin bush slight play/wear

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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UOH 658S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 UOH 658S, 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 UOH 658S registered?

UOH 658S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is UOH 658S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOH 658S shows 4 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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