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UWO 913H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWO 913H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside starter (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Fail 6 Sep 2016 18,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside starter (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

battery not clamped but unlikely to fall out under normal driving

bonnet 2nd catch working but needs attention

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

welding repairs

Fail 2 Feb 2007 17,987 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play at offside front top swivel

welding repairs

Pass 13 Jul 2005 16,287 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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UWO 913H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWO 913H, 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 UWO 913H registered?

UWO 913H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 11 February 1970.

Is UWO 913H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWO 913H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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