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UDE 383H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,995 mi
Last recorded3,995 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDE 383H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 3,995 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 3,995 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 3,941 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking inside drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 3,659 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 3,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 3,321 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f kinpin bottom bush

Pass 24 Apr 2013 3,312 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 2,125 miles

Nearside wiper blade poor

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in offside front anti-rollbar clamp bush

Slight play in offside front king pin

Slight play in spokes on offside front wheel

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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UDE 383H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UDE 383H, 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

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What year was UDE 383H registered?

UDE 383H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1970.

Is UDE 383H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDE 383H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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