MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in both front king pins
slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar bush
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in both front king pins
slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar bush
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery insecure
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
nearside front tyre perished
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery insecure
nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
nearside front tyre perished
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s front brake slight bind
o/s rear brake bind
slight play in o/s steering rack
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front brake slight bind
o/s rear brake bind
slight play in o/s steering rack
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UPR 780S is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange 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 UPR 780S, 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 UPR 780S registered?
UPR 780S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 13 January 1978.
Is UPR 780S safe to buy?
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