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UEW 509L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,110 mi
Last recorded51,110 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEW 509L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 51,110 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,725 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,436 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower suspension joints slight lift not excessive

both front roll bar links slight play & previously been rubbing on wishbones

o/s/f chassis & innerwing corroding/welded & covered in thick sealer

Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower suspension joints slight lift not excessive

both front roll bar links slight play & previously been rubbing on wishbones

o/s/f chassis & innerwing corroding/welded & covered in thick sealer

Fail 28 Jun 2008 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

offside front inner arch corroded

offside front seat slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2007 50,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 50,365 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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UEW 509L is a 1972 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 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 UEW 509L, 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 54 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 UEW 509L registered?

UEW 509L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 December 1972.

Is UEW 509L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEW 509L 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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