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URS 494K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,481 mi
Last recorded1,481 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURS 494K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 1,481 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some corrosion coming through underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2025 1,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute All indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some corrosion coming through underseal

Pass 27 Feb 2024 898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion starting to come through underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2023 695 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 1 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 1 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,187 miles

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 83,671 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 83,668 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 82,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wiper condition

Fail 1 Nov 2018 82,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,807 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,807 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust in poor condition

petrol pipe within engine bay appears very old and replacement recommended

prop shaft rear UJ in worn condition - needs attention

Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,157 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust in poor condition

petrol pipe within engine bay appears very old and replacement recommended

prop shaft rear UJ in worn condition - needs attention

Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust repaired with bandage type products

fuel pipes in engine bay "aged" , replacement recommended

slight play in front lower trunnion joints n/s and o/s

welded repairs to vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,585 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust repaired with bandage type products

fuel pipes in engine bay "aged" , replacement recommended

slight play in front lower trunnion joints n/s and o/s

welded repairs to vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 14 May 2012 76,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in both front trunnions

vehicle underside covered in protective coatings

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyres appear to be aged - recommend further checking as to age of manufacture. The use of tyres older than 10 years is not generally recommended

welded patch repairs covered in protective underseal coatings

Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,561 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyres appear to be aged - recommend further checking as to age of manufacture. The use of tyres older than 10 years is not generally recommended

welded patch repairs covered in protective underseal coatings

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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URS 494K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 URS 494K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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URS 494K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 June 1972.

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