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UKK 985H

1970 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKK 985H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 71,534 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear axle check strap perished

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,358 miles

Clutch slave cylinder flexi hose perished

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Near steering rack , chassis web strengthener (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,342 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Clutch slave cylinder flexi hose perished

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Near steering rack , chassis web strengthener (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 71,335 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,025 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,568 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 70,566 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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UKK 985H is a 1970 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UKK 985H, 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 UKK 985H registered?

UKK 985H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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