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UWL 797K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWL 797K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,629 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,825 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,934 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,352 miles

advise nearside front antiroll bar lingage fouling lower arm

advise slight lift in nearside steering rack

advise slight lift in offside lower truniun

Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,085 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,085 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,299 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 797K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 797K, 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 797K registered?

UWL 797K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 13 March 1972.

Is UWL 797K safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWL 797K shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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