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UPB 4S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

24,074 mi
Last recorded24,074 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPB 4S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 24,071 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2016 23,956 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust mount not fitted, but adequately supported

Fail 21 Apr 2016 23,954 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre exhaust mount not fitted, but adequately supported

Pass 9 May 2014 23,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn , clutch pedal rubber missing,

Fail 7 May 2013 23,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn , clutch pedal rubber missing,

Pass 11 May 2012 23,504 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 23,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,985 miles

Floor pan corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2010 22,975 miles

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

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

Floor pan corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 22,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 May 2009 22,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Jun 2008 22,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play found in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,493 miles

nearside front caliper bolt lock tabs not locked over. †center exhaust mount missing. †nearside rear , rear springeye bush poor condition.

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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UPB 4S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 4S, 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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UPB 4S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 October 1977.

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