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UPM 870S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,114 mi
Last recorded6,114 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPM 870S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 6,114 miles

Car generally welded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 4,537 miles

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 97,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,137 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 94,137 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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UPM 870S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPM 870S, 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 UPM 870S?

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What year was UPM 870S registered?

UPM 870S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 January 1978.

Is UPM 870S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPM 870S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UPM 870S have outstanding finance?

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