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UOR 717M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,982 mi
Last recorded5,982 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOR 717M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 5,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 3,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre repaired in side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2018 2,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 2,690 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 2,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 1,945 miles

corrosion to front nearside floor not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 19 Dec 2016 1,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively switch (8.2.2)

corrosion to front nearside floor not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 15 Dec 2016 1,945 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 22 Oct 2015 995 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 96,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both floors corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front iiner arch and outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

steering rack has movment in arms

under vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both floors corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front iiner arch and outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

steering rack has movment in arms

under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,120 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,934 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 717M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 717M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOR 717M registered?

UOR 717M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 13 June 1974.

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