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UPE 830M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,107 mi
Last recorded7,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPE 830M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 7,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bottom hose leaking coolant

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,826 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn low

rear brake flexy hose, swaged ends are corroding... not yet excessive

slight play to both front wheels

Fail 8 Jul 2013 6,745 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear low

rear brake flexy, swaged ends are corroding... not yet excessive

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,193 miles

front anti-roll bar mounting bushes have slight play

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded but not in a perscribed area

nearside rear shock absober is weeping

rear valance is corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 6,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front anti-roll bar mounting busheshave slight play

nearside front inner wheel arch is corroded but not in a perscribed area

nearside rear shock absober weeping

rear valance is corroded

wiper switch works intermitantly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,818 miles

handbrake lever pulls up high, not just yet excessive

nearside front shock absorber is at maximum allow bounce, could do with attention soon

offside front bulkhead under bonnet is starting to corrode, not yet excessive

offside rear floor has a repair that looks like it is starting to corrode, not yet excessive

rear brake flexy hose ferrals are starting to corrode

slight bind to the nearside front brake

slight play in the offside front suspension King pin

slight play to the offside front wheel bearing

under vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion, none yet excessive

Fail 24 Jun 2011 5,815 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever pulls up high, not just yet excessive

nearside front shock absorber is at maximum allow bounce, could do with attention soon

offside front bulkhead under bonnet is starting to corrode, not yet excessive

offside rear floor has a repair that looks like it is starting to corrode, not yet excessive

rear brake flexy hose ferrals are starting to corrode

slight bind to the nearside front brake

slight play in the offside front suspension King pin

slight play to the offside front wheel bearing

under vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion, none yet excessive

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 830M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPE 830M, 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 UPE 830M registered?

UPE 830M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 January 1974.

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