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UON 733S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,510 mi
Last recorded10,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUON 733S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 10,510 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 10,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,510 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front and nearside front and rear tyres light perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2017 10,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front and nearside front and rear tyres light perishing

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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UON 733S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UON 733S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UON 733S?

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What year was UON 733S registered?

UON 733S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1978.

Is UON 733S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UON 733S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UON 733S have outstanding finance?

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