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URV 58

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,080 mi
Last recorded14,080 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURV 58
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 14,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 12,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 10,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 7,890 miles

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

both wiper blades getting worn and split

Pass 8 May 2013 7,283 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 7,283 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,052 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 6,568 miles

N/S floor panel to lower edge of outter body sill getting rusted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 6,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,735 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 4,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 2,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 1,072 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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URV 58 is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 URV 58, 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 56 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 URV 58 registered?

URV 58 is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 20 March 1970.

Is URV 58 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URV 58 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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