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UUC 876M

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUC 876M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,804 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,515 miles

Nearside Front king pin has some lift in it

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,876 miles

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

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

rust on os outer sill and os floor

Fail 13 Oct 2016 25,864 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip beam not working intermitantly when dip to main beam switch used (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rust on os outer sill and os floor

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,723 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 17,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,383 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 14,352 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,073 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 14,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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UUC 876M is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 UUC 876M, 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 53 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 UUC 876M registered?

UUC 876M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is UUC 876M safe to buy?

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