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UOL 486S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,052 mi
Last recorded56,052 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOL 486S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 56,045 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 23 May 2022 55,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 55,616 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 54,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 54,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 54,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 54,181 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 53,695 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 53,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 53,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 52,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 52,196 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 51,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 51,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 51,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 51,080 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 50,662 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 50,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

slight play nearside and offside front trunnions

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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UOL 486S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 UOL 486S, 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 UOL 486S registered?

UOL 486S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is UOL 486S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOL 486S shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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