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UVK 765T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,224 mi
Last recorded78,224 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVK 765T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,224 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on top of gearbox (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device missing bolts missing (2.1.6)

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in steering rack

underbody in poor condition

underbody insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,838 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

signs of corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,448 miles

all underbody corroded

rear leaf spring bushs poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,448 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all underbody corroded

rear leaf spring bushs poor condition

Pass 23 May 2013 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all under body in poor condition

front discs getting thin

gear box oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 76,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all under body in poor condition

front discs getting thin

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,476 miles

all underbody poor condition

both engine mounts poor

front panel poor condition

gearbox leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 76,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all underbody poor condition

both engine mounts poor

front panel poor condition

gearbox leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,955 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 75,955 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion on both rear floors

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering rack slight play

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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UVK 765T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UVK 765T, 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 UVK 765T registered?

UVK 765T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 August 1978.

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