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UVO 789L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,070 mi
Last recorded39,070 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVO 789L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,935 miles

n/s/f king pin slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2015 37,977 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,977 miles

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

slight oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,994 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,459 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 28 Feb 2011 30,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,408 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,128 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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UVO 789L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UVO 789L, 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 UVO 789L registered?

UVO 789L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is UVO 789L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVO 789L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVO 789L have outstanding finance?

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