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UOX 318S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,954 mi
Last recorded58,954 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOX 318S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,954 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,808 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,692 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 58,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,212 miles

Both front tyres persihed on the inner walls

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,588 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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UOX 318S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOX 318S, 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

How do I check the history of UOX 318S?

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What year was UOX 318S registered?

UOX 318S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is UOX 318S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOX 318S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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