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UPG 190M

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,953 mi
Last recorded26,953 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPG 190M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,953 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 26,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 25,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 25,738 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 25,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 23,683 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,201 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 86,543 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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UPG 190M is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPG 190M, 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 UPG 190M registered?

UPG 190M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 18 January 1974.

Is UPG 190M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPG 190M shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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