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UJY 414L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 414L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,283 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 70,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,283 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2009 70,283 miles

excessive engine oil leak

front exhaust lays very close to floor panel

ignition lock insecure on steering coloum

slight play in n/s/f king pin assembly

small hole in rear floor pan panel

Fail 19 Sep 2009 70,283 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

excessive oil leak engine dripping onto ground

front exhaust lays very close to body

ignition lock insecure on steering column

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

slight play in n/s/f king pin assembley

two small holes in rear floor pan

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,283 miles

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

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

both rear hub oil seals and gaskets leaking

engine oil leaks

front of exhaust system lays very close to floor pan

small hole in o/s/r inner wing to boot panel

Fail 20 Sep 2008 70,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust front pipe lays very close to body

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

o/s/r boot floor to inner wing holed

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 70,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 70,283 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 70,283 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

oil leak

slight movement ns steering rack

slight movement os steering rack

unable to open boot

unable to see brake pads

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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UJY 414L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UJY 414L, 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 UJY 414L registered?

UJY 414L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 6 July 1973.

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