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UPD 446S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

11,553 mi
Last recorded11,553 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPD 446S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 11,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 11,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision rust hole in floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 11,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering column (2.2.A.1b)

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 10,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,833 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 10,811 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,674 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 10,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 10,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 10,355 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan by wheel arch

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2011 10,350 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f floor pan by wheel arch

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

O/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2010 9,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 9,354 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 108,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,536 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 6,770 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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UPD 446S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UPD 446S, 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 UPD 446S registered?

UPD 446S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 October 1977.

Is UPD 446S safe to buy?

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