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UOJ 182S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 182S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,271 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,185 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 76,170 miles

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

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

handbrake long

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,764 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light underbody surface corrosion and welding repairs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,753 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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UOJ 182S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UOJ 182S, 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 UOJ 182S registered?

UOJ 182S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is UOJ 182S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 182S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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