MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak at engine.
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Drivers side seat o/s rear bolt insecure.
General vehicle condition should be kept under observation.
N/S/F corrosion on floor to inner wing section, screwed on plate also insecure.
Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)
Slight wear evident in steering box.
Wiring loom close to steering column.
material used for repairs can not be fully ascertained because of heavy body undercoating
n/s hand brake reading is a bit lower than would be expected
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
material used for repairs can not be fully ascertained because of heavy body undercoating
n/s hand brake reading is a bit lower than would be expected
n/s rear brake reading is a bit low should be checked
slight bind in n/s rear brake
slight play in o/s front hub
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
hand brake outer cable not secured
rust under vechicle should be kept under observation
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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UGC 255M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UGC 255M, 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.
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What year was UGC 255M registered?
UGC 255M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 October 1973.
Is UGC 255M safe to buy?
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