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UPU 363K

1971 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,210 mi
Last recorded76,210 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 363K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,210 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,368 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,816 miles

Ofside front steering rack arm has slight play

Upper steering column has slight play but not excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 72,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,970 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

brake pedal is stiff on its pivot and sticks slightly

o/s/f floor pan is corroded and holed

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

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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UPU 363K is a 1971 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 UPU 363K, 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 55 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 UPU 363K registered?

UPU 363K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1971.

Is UPU 363K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 363K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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