MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,891 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight freeplay in off side front king pin
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight freeplay in off side front king pin
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight binding near side rear brake
slight freeplay felt in steering coloumn
slight freeplay in steering rack pinion bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight binding near side rear brake
slight freeplay felt in steering coloumn
slight freeplay in steering rack pinion bearing
fuel hose @ carb. perished,steering column to rack bolt not protruding nyloc nut,movement on steering column,n/s/f brake binding slightly,o/s/r tyre perished
Oil leak
Tape around steering rack clamp,but rack is secured ok
Vehicle covered in underseal
Covered in underseal
Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
slight play at both sides kingpin bushes
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UVN 997S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 UVN 997S, 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
How do I check the history of UVN 997S?
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What year was UVN 997S registered?
UVN 997S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 February 1978.
Is UVN 997S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UVN 997S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UVN 997S have outstanding finance?
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