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UXC 88M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,013 mi
Last recorded16,013 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXC 88M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 16,013 miles

reverse lamps not working

Fail 21 Dec 2020 16,013 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lamps not working

Pass 8 Feb 2018 15,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,747 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 15,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 15,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 14,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,587 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 14,507 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 14,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,209 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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UXC 88M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 UXC 88M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UXC 88M?

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What year was UXC 88M registered?

UXC 88M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 May 1974.

Is UXC 88M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXC 88M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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