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UGY 601S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,387 mi
Last recorded74,387 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGY 601S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,387 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower trunion bolts have slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front upper and lower trunion bolts have slight play

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most UJ has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 73,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 73,688 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in offside and nearside front lower trunion pins/bushes

Pass 12 May 2016 72,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,433 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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UGY 601S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 UGY 601S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UGY 601S?

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What year was UGY 601S registered?

UGY 601S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UGY 601S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGY 601S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UGY 601S have outstanding finance?

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