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UTN 444N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTN 444N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,515 miles

front exhaust fouling chassis

n/s/ floor to sill deteriating

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust fouling chassis

front floors to sills deteriating

lift and play in both front king pins

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,739 miles

sill to floor edges deteriating

slight lift and play in front king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

wipers not working on full speed and park faulty

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,738 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

sill to floor edges deteriating

slight lift and play in front king pins

slight play in front wheel bearings

wipers not working on full speed and park faulty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,876 miles

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

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

play in n/s steering arm

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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UTN 444N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTN 444N, 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

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What year was UTN 444N registered?

UTN 444N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is UTN 444N safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTN 444N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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