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ULR 278M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULR 278M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,101 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in front suspension top swivels

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hanbrake travel on limit

leak on exhaust at front

some lift in front king pins

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,402 miles

Oil leak

boot floor rusted and repaired from both sides

electrical wiring touching on steering column

exhaust blowing from front joint

front discs rusted and pitted

fuel tank rusty

nearside and offside front chassis legs rusty

nearside and offside front chassis to floor sections rusty

nearside front grille support panel rusted and holed

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear spring bush worn

offside sill top to wing base showing advanced signs of rust

poorly routed wiring to underside

slight play and lift in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight play in steering rack

some rusting to offside front inner wing

underside of car heavily undersealed throughout and over repaired areas

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,952 miles

headlamp aim pattern just visable

some corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

some lift in nearside king pin

some wear in front antiroll bar bush

some wear in rear nearside spring bush

Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,952 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

headlamp aim pattern just visable

some corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

some lift in nearside king pin

some wear in front antiroll bar bush

some wear in rear nearside spring bush

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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ULR 278M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ULR 278M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULR 278M registered?

ULR 278M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is ULR 278M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULR 278M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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