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UFM 738K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFM 738K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 95,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,350 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,509 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 88,878 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nut missing off exhaust braket

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,369 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,498 miles

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

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 738K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 UFM 738K, 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 UFM 738K registered?

UFM 738K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is UFM 738K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFM 738K 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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