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UTD 270T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTD 270T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,777 miles

Offside seat belt stalk release button missing. belt will release under load.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,439 miles

play in steering rack ns inner joint

Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,429 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

play in steering rack ns inner joint

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,536 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,871 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,871 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,833 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both track rod ends rubber boots split

metal fuel line very rusty and kinked

Fail 18 Jun 2010 66,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both track rod ends rubber boots split

metal fuel line very rusty and kinked

Pass 28 May 2009 66,815 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 66,815 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hand brake lever requires adjustment

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

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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UTD 270T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UTD 270T, 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 UTD 270T registered?

UTD 270T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 September 1978.

Is UTD 270T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTD 270T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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