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UDP 549H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,264 mi
Last recorded52,264 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 549H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,264 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,246 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs going rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside outer sill and floor rusty outside prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2009 50,396 miles

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

nearsdide outer sill going rusty

nearside front A post rusty

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2009 50,396 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearsdide outer sill going rusty

nearside front A post rusty

nearside front floor rusty (outside prescribed area)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2008 49,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,979 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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UDP 549H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UDP 549H, 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.

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What year was UDP 549H registered?

UDP 549H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1970.

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