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UGC 255M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 255M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,657 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 94,650 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,560 miles

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))

Fail 25 Aug 2014 94,533 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 94,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 94,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,955 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for UGC 255M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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