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URY 606H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,335 mi
Last recorded68,335 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURY 606H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 68,335 miles

advise both front wheels have slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,862 miles

play in front wheels not excessive

Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,860 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

play in front wheels not excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2015 61,517 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,226 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under side of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,924 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,905 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,826 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,678 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 43,359 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear floor & boot pans, front chassis legs & inner arches

hazards not fitted

rear foglamp not fitted

side repeaters not fitted

slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,876 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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URY 606H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 URY 606H, 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.

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What year was URY 606H registered?

URY 606H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 25 March 1970.

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