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UUV 143M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,117 mi
Last recorded8,117 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUV 143M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 8,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 7,487 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in front cross member

corrosion in offside chassis leg

corrosion in offside outer sill

cut and jagged metal adjacent to fron t chassis rails

play in rear wheel bearings

throttle sticking

wear in both front kingpins

wear in offside front fulcrum pin

Fail 25 Jan 2006 7,487 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in front cross member

corrosion in offside chassis leg

corrosion in offside outer sill

cut and jagged metal adjacent to front chassis rails

play in rear wheel bearings

throttle sticking

wear in both front kingpins

wear in offside front fulcrum pin

Fail 19 Dec 2005 7,486 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Corrosion in offside front chassis rail

Corrosion in offside outer sill

Cut and jagged metal adjacent to front chassis rails

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight binding to front brakes

Wear in both front kingpins

Wear in nearside front lower fulcrum pin

front valance rusted

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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UUV 143M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UUV 143M, 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.

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What year was UUV 143M registered?

UUV 143M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUV 143M safe to buy?

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