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UOV 75S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,470 mi
Last recorded4,470 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOV 75S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 4,470 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear axel straps deteriorated

hand brake cable fouling exhaust slightly

Fail 12 May 2016 4,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear axel straps deteriorated

hand brake cable fouling exhaust slightly

Pass 13 May 2015 4,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 4,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 2,498 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,912 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 93,229 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 2,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 2,277 miles

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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UOV 75S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UOV 75S, 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

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What year was UOV 75S registered?

UOV 75S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is UOV 75S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOV 75S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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