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UTC 537M

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,079 mi
Last recorded88,079 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTC 537M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,057 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f floor holed/corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2005 87,241 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f outer sill corroded. †signs of cooling system corrosion. †clutch flexible hose almost worn through on chassis.

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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UTC 537M is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 UTC 537M, 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 UTC 537M registered?

UTC 537M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is UTC 537M safe to buy?

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