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UPE 629M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,457 mi
Last recorded51,457 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 629M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,457 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,457 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,236 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system support bracket broken

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,932 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear axle hub oil seal leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear axle hub oil seal leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,422 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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UPE 629M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 UPE 629M, 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 53 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 UPE 629M?

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What year was UPE 629M registered?

UPE 629M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is UPE 629M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPE 629M shows 8 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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