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UOU 444M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOU 444M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 90,618 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,174 miles

all tyres aged

alternator insecure

radiator leaking

slight exhaust leak on manifold

windscreen cracked out of prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,145 miles

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

Suspect the radiator is leaking

The windscreen is cracked on the nearside but not within the swept area

Fail 2 Nov 2016 90,145 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspect the radiator is leaking

The windscreen is cracked on the nearside but not within the swept area

offside rear and offside front brakes have very slight bind

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,135 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,052 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2011 90,017 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,017 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,969 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,846 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,595 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 89,300 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 89,300 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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 444M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOU 444M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOU 444M registered?

UOU 444M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 27 June 1974.

Is UOU 444M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOU 444M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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