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UNF 883K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,608 mi
Last recorded29,608 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNF 883K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 29,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 29,608 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,874 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,485 miles

Offside Lower slight play at king pin

Fail 8 Sep 2015 28,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower slight play at king pin

Offside Rear slight play at brake

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 24,164 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,159 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,305 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 21,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,082 miles

Rear roadsprings rusty.

Steel brake pipe on offside engine bay starting to corrode.

Underside of vehicle oily.

offside rear brake effort low (park and service)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,626 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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UNF 883K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 UNF 883K, 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 54 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 UNF 883K registered?

UNF 883K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is UNF 883K safe to buy?

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