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UOR 396H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,778 mi
Last recorded13,778 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOR 396H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 13,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,628 miles

Movement in steering wheel

Nearside Rack gaiter starting to split at small end

Offside Slight play in king pin & bushes

Offside Wiper poor

Fail 30 Mar 2021 13,628 miles

Movement in steering wheel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rack gaiter starting to split at small end

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Slight play in king pin & bushes

Offside Wiper poor

Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,541 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 13,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 12,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 12,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 11,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 10,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 10,345 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting block fractured but exhaust still supported

Fail 19 Jan 2015 10,345 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre exhaust rubber mounting block fractured but exhaust still supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 9,915 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 9,606 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 17 Dec 2011 9,421 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 9,283 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 9,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 8,719 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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UOR 396H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOR 396H, 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

How do I check the history of UOR 396H?

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What year was UOR 396H registered?

UOR 396H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 2 June 1970.

Is UOR 396H safe to buy?

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