CarVerify

Free Car Check

UBE 959H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,820 mi
Last recorded40,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBE 959H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 40,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,264 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,875 miles

Centre Rear exhaust mount in front of the rear axle is perished

Nearside Front slight play in the kingpin bottom joint

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front tire wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear break has a slight bind

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,457 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,746 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 35,018 miles

o/s/f flexible brake hose close to inner wheel rim on full lock. o/s/f inner wheel weight close to track rod end when wheel spun.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

leaf spring surface corosion,leaf spring rear most bushes deteriated,trunions n/s&o/s/f play in pins.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,393 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades poor, slight front wheel bearing play and slight noise from n/s/f.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight handbrake travell

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,567 miles

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

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

slight travell on handbrake

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,235 miles

slight steering rack play. handbrake travel. wipers poor

Fail 8 Aug 2007 24,232 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

handbrake travel, slight steering rack play, slight exhaust blow back box joint

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,050 miles

n/s/f flexible brake hose very close to wheel on full lock.

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UBE 959H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBE 959H, 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 56 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 UBE 959H?

You can check the full history of UBE 959H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UBE 959H registered?

UBE 959H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 July 1970.

Is UBE 959H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBE 959H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBE 959H have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UBE 959H. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.