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UEY 830M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,187 mi
Last recorded92,187 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 830M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 92,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,058 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 91,909 miles

clutch slave leaking

off side front king has slight play in lower section

Pass 13 May 2015 91,733 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 91,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 91,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 91,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 91,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 91,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 91,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 90,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 90,606 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 90,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UEY 830M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 UEY 830M, 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 53 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 UEY 830M?

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What year was UEY 830M registered?

UEY 830M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is UEY 830M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 830M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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