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UMM 525M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,118 mi
Last recorded62,118 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMM 525M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,118 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,669 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 61,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,454 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,142 miles

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint/ slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,902 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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UMM 525M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UMM 525M, 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 UMM 525M registered?

UMM 525M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UMM 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMM 525M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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