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UDA 507L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

41,607 mi
Last recorded41,607 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDA 507L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,607 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 39,725 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 37,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 34,972 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 34,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 34,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,660 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 32,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,326 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 30,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 27,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 26,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,986 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,386 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside rear rebound suspension strap deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,189 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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UDA 507L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 UDA 507L, 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 UDA 507L?

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What year was UDA 507L registered?

UDA 507L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is UDA 507L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDA 507L shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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