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UMX 151M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,961 mi
Last recorded21,961 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMX 151M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 21,961 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,322 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 21,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 20,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,242 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,948 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 18,975 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 18,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,789 miles

Oil leak

clutch not clearing gears

Fail 11 Aug 2006 17,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

clutch operation poor

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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UMX 151M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMX 151M, 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 UMX 151M registered?

UMX 151M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is UMX 151M safe to buy?

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