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UOU 275H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

35,288 mi
Last recorded35,288 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 275H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,288 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,168 miles

both front king pins slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2017 34,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing outer bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,765 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 33,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,568 miles

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated x 2.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 33,566 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated x 2.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,381 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s part of steering rack

Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s part of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,543 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 30,543 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,935 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 201,743 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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UOU 275H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOU 275H, 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.

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What year was UOU 275H registered?

UOU 275H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is UOU 275H safe to buy?

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