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UXG 609M

1974 MG Midget

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,059 mi
Last recorded3,059 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 609M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 3,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 3,059 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 3,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 2,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 2,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 2,881 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 2,881 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 2,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 2,357 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 2,355 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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UXG 609M is a 1974 MG Midget in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 UXG 609M, 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 UXG 609M?

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What year was UXG 609M registered?

UXG 609M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is UXG 609M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 609M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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