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UTF 228M

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,649 mi
Last recorded15,649 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTF 228M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,649 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,475 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mounting breaking

some play in n/s front lower suspension joint

tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,901 miles

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

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

hazards seem to flash fast

Fail 4 Dec 2012 14,901 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

hazards seem to flash fast

Pass 29 Jan 2010 14,892 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 14,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 6,461 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 6,461 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

hazards and indicators eratic

slight roughness from n/s/f wheel bearing

slight scoring on o/s/f brake disc

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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UTF 228M is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 UTF 228M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UTF 228M?

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What year was UTF 228M registered?

UTF 228M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 April 1974.

Is UTF 228M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTF 228M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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