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UGC 2M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,747 mi
Last recorded44,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGC 2M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 44,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,724 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 42,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,038 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,888 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,869 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 37,869 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 2M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UGC 2M, 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

How do I check the history of UGC 2M?

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What year was UGC 2M registered?

UGC 2M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is UGC 2M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGC 2M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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