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UGT 829M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,576 mi
Last recorded60,576 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 829M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear suspension rubber check strap broken

Speedo cable insecure under vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2017 60,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All repair welds in rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both front (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch master cylinder resevoir leaking

Nearside Front Coolant leak coolant hose ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush cantilever arm to hub mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear suspension rubber check strap broken

Speedo cable insecure under vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,559 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,547 miles

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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UGT 829M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UGT 829M, 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 UGT 829M registered?

UGT 829M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is UGT 829M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGT 829M shows 6 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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