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UVM 814K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,369 mi
Last recorded43,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVM 814K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,369 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside- detached and Offside nearly (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 43,366 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL- holed corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside- detached and Offside nearly (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer mounting broken but system still secure

play in both front steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Sep 2019 43,355 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Brake and clutch pedal swivel pin appears seized. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

A lot of travel on handbrake lever

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Holed corrosion in floor

Nearside Rear Holed corrosion in panel near fuel pump mounting.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,321 miles

LIFT IN OSF KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH LOWER TRUNIONS

Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure FROM TANK TO HOSE OF PUMP (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible headlights different type (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR FOOTBRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LIFT IN OSF KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH LOWER TRUNIONS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,139 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 42,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,606 miles

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 28 May 2014 41,591 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

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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UVM 814K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 UVM 814K, 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 54 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 UVM 814K?

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What year was UVM 814K registered?

UVM 814K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is UVM 814K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVM 814K shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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