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UOB 379H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOB 379H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,777 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,777 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 80,743 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,767 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r and centre exhaust mountings fractured

Fail 27 May 2011 80,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r and centre exhaust mountings fractured

Fuel pump feed wires fuoling rear axle and o/s/r road spring

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,447 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 80,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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UOB 379H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 UOB 379H, 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 56 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 UOB 379H registered?

UOB 379H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 28 April 1970.

Is UOB 379H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOB 379H shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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