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UVN 997S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,891 mi
Last recorded67,891 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVN 997S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,573 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight freeplay in off side front king pin

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,389 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,238 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,753 miles

Oil leak

Tape around steering rack clamp,but rack is secured ok

Vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,569 miles

Covered in underseal

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,941 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2007 65,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 65,720 miles

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.

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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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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