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UFM 190K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,582 mi
Last recorded13,582 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFM 190K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,582 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column top bearing slight play

underfloor areas corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 13,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper bolts lock tabs not locked (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper bolts lock tabs not locked (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing forward lower box section holed (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column top bearing slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end balljoint dust cover is not located properly but is preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 12,396 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

leaf springs corroded

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,326 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

offside front kingpin has movement

Fail 21 Feb 2014 12,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside front kingpin has movement

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,259 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 10,251 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

lift in nearside trunnion joint

offside front shock absorber weak

slight play at steering wheel

wires chaffing steering column

Pass 27 Nov 2010 801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009
Fail 20 Nov 2009

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,359 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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UFM 190K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UFM 190K, 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.

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UFM 190K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is UFM 190K safe to buy?

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