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UTG 1S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,219 mi
Last recorded84,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTG 1S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,550 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,255 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,493 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 81,452 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 81,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 79,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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UTG 1S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UTG 1S, 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

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What year was UTG 1S registered?

UTG 1S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is UTG 1S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTG 1S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UTG 1S have outstanding finance?

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