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UVX 518S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

53,751 mi
Last recorded53,751 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVX 518S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 53,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 53,636 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 53,623 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 53,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,178 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 52,840 miles

brake performance just o k

Pass 10 May 2011 52,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,285 miles

parking brake travel high

section of rear fuel pipe insecure

water header tank insecure

Fail 6 May 2010 51,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

parking brake travel high

section of rear fuel pipe insecure

water header tank insecure

Fail 7 May 2009 51,180 miles

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

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

hand brake travell just o k

number plate light now working,could do with new lamp and bulbs

rear brake uneven n/s lower

Pass 7 May 2009 51,180 miles

hand brake travell just o k

number plate light now working,could do with new lamp and bulbs

rear brake uneven n/s lower

Pass 6 May 2008 50,608 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 506,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 49,749 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 49,749 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 8 May 2007 49,723 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 49,722 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006
Fail 4 May 2006 48,762 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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UVX 518S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UVX 518S, 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 UVX 518S registered?

UVX 518S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is UVX 518S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVX 518S shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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