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UCH 976L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCH 976L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,190 miles

Offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,422 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,983 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 47,247 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,680 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 46,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,032 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advisery; engine misfire

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,628 miles

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

advisery; engine misfire

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,203 miles

advisery ; offside inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 45,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advisery ; offside inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,445 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,258 miles

advisery ; rear leaf springs bowed

Pass 30 Sep 2005 42,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advisery ; front number plate holder insecure

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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UCH 976L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 UCH 976L, 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 53 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 UCH 976L?

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What year was UCH 976L registered?

UCH 976L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is UCH 976L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCH 976L shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UCH 976L have outstanding finance?

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