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UNP 277L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 277L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,610 miles

nearside front rack end slight play

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,566 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

both front wheel bearings have slight play

car has been undersealed all over body underneath

steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,322 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 91,309 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 89,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,491 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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UNP 277L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UNP 277L, 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 UNP 277L registered?

UNP 277L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 21 May 1973.

Is UNP 277L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNP 277L shows 12 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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