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UGK 379M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGK 379M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all front & rear (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 92,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,904 miles

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

o/s/f lower trunnion slight wear

Fail 14 Jul 2012 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f lower trunnion slight wear

Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,650 miles

nearside no plate ill lamp dull

Fail 9 Jul 2011 91,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside no plate ill lamp dull

Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,175 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 90,565 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight lift in king pins o/s & n/s

Pass 27 May 2006 89,720 miles

exhaust mounting starting to split

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

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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UGK 379M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGK 379M, 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 UGK 379M registered?

UGK 379M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 25 October 1973.

Is UGK 379M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGK 379M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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