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UDP 727M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,966 mi
Last recorded19,966 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 727M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,937 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 19,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,787 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 19,773 miles

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 19,773 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 19,719 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 727M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 727M, 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 52 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 UDP 727M registered?

UDP 727M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 5 July 1974.

Is UDP 727M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDP 727M shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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