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UDC 425J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDC 425J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 90,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,953 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 89,952 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,558 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,235 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,927 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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UDC 425J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UDC 425J, 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 UDC 425J?

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What year was UDC 425J registered?

UDC 425J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is UDC 425J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDC 425J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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