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UTO 775S

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,731 mi
Last recorded31,731 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTO 775S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 31,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 May 2018 31,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,343 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 7 Jul 2016 31,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting (7.1.1)

corrosion to n/s /f inner wing, not within prescribed aera or structrul

vehicle heavily covered in undersill

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 30,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,521 miles

slight corrosion to front body member

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,140 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,140 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,821 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; inner & outer sills,floor, chassis, rear coil springs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,308 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both steering rack boots perishing

diff leaking

front to rear brake pipe undersealed

long handbrake travel

n/s door mirror unit loose

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,107 miles

1.whole under body heavily undersealed †2.exhaust rusty †3.slight play in steering rack †4.slight play in n/s/f trunion

Fail 29 Aug 2007 27,031 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

1.whole under body heavily undersealed †2.exhaust rusty †3.slight play in steering rack †4.slight play in o/s/r leaf spring front bush

Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,801 miles

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

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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UTO 775S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTO 775S, 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 UTO 775S registered?

UTO 775S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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