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UVP 579H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVP 579H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 81,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,780 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2013 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2013 80,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,112 miles

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 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 17 Aug 2010 80,094 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,983 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,983 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,995 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 79,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,857 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 79,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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UVP 579H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 UVP 579H, 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 56 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 UVP 579H registered?

UVP 579H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 5 May 1970.

Is UVP 579H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVP 579H shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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