MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
petrol smell no leak found
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on offside and nearside front (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
petrol smell no leak found
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
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UME 551S is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UME 551S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was UME 551S registered?
UME 551S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1978.
Is UME 551S safe to buy?
The MOT history for UME 551S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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