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UUU 942M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,605 mi
Last recorded27,605 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 942M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 27,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,480 miles

Movement in steering wheel.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,451 miles

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

Movement in steering wheel.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,799 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,279 miles

brake pedel rubber starting to split on side

track rod ends slight play will req replacement soon

wipers starting to split will need replacement soon

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,598 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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UUU 942M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UUU 942M, 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 UUU 942M registered?

UUU 942M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUU 942M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 942M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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