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UFJ 744R

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,686 mi
Last recorded40,686 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 744R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 40,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 40,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension rebound strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 40,628 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn and slightly low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn and slightly low on inner edge

Offside Rear suspension strap broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear AXLE STRAP DETERIORATED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 40,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 39,488 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 38,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive to high reading 6.67% limit is 4.50% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,230 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub bearing

Pass 5 May 2018 37,457 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Offside Rear suspension strap deteriorated

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2018 37,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Offside Rear suspension strap deteriorated

Oil leak slight engine oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,383 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush advise both rear shackle bushes worn (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery slightly insecure

offside rear axle drop strap broken

wireing on bulkhead in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,273 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR AXLE STRAP BROKEN

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 35,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR AXLE STRAP BROKEN

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,181 miles

advise play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,972 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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UFJ 744R is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 UFJ 744R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFJ 744R registered?

UFJ 744R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 31 July 1977.

Is UFJ 744R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFJ 744R shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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