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UFE 668L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFE 668L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2023 91,074 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,958 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear slight play in rear spring hanger bushes

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,445 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also getting low on tread ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 84,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 80,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion on O/S/F floor/sill area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,256 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 74,247 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,245 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 68,470 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,691 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,691 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,815 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,944 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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UFE 668L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UFE 668L, 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

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What year was UFE 668L registered?

UFE 668L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 July 1973.

Is UFE 668L safe to buy?

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