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UUB 553R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

25,221 mi
Last recorded25,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUB 553R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 25,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,309 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,401 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 20,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 18,450 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 18,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,594 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,354 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazzard lights not working

Fail 15 Jul 2019 16,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL PERRISHED (5.2.3 (j))

hazzard lights not working

Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,263 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s floor holed and corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 14,263 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s floor holed and corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 11,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 8,380 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen cracked on n/s

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,129 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 91,747 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,747 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,123 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,467 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 71,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 49,966 miles

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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UUB 553R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 UUB 553R, 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 UUB 553R registered?

UUB 553R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is UUB 553R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUB 553R shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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