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UWL 787K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

2,803 mi
Last recorded2,803 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 787K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 2,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 2,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 2,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 2,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 2,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 2,129 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 758 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 3,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,694 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,405 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,310 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 12,310 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,094 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 12,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,782 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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UWL 787K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UWL 787K, 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

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What year was UWL 787K registered?

UWL 787K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 19 January 1972.

Is UWL 787K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 787K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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