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UJN 17H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 17H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 34,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 May 2014 34,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2013 34,795 miles

n/s/f suspension unit has a slight misting of oil

Fail 24 May 2013 34,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/f suspension unit has a slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,760 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 34,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 34,354 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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UJN 17H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 UJN 17H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJN 17H registered?

UJN 17H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 24 February 1970.

Is UJN 17H safe to buy?

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