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UWO 796S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWO 796S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 68,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 68,726 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,565 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 84,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f kingpin

Pass 24 May 2012 84,306 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 84,112 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 84,101 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 83,642 miles

slight play im nearside front trunion

slight play im offside front trunion

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,110 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 83,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,807 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 82,608 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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UWO 796S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWO 796S, 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

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What year was UWO 796S registered?

UWO 796S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is UWO 796S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWO 796S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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