MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,123 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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UPB 492S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 UPB 492S, 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 49 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 UPB 492S registered?
UPB 492S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1977.
Is UPB 492S safe to buy?
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