MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake discs slightly corroded
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UOV 480S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 UOV 480S, 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 UOV 480S registered?
UOV 480S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 April 1978.
Is UOV 480S safe to buy?
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