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UAW 792J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAW 792J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Jan 2026 79,862 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2025 79,856 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,089 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,825 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,638 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 76,638 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank to pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,474 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,422 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,028 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 75,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 75,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,412 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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UAW 792J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 UAW 792J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UAW 792J?

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What year was UAW 792J registered?

UAW 792J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 27 January 1971.

Is UAW 792J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAW 792J shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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