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UYC 1M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,908 mi
Last recorded12,908 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 1M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,908 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 12,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 10,087 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 9,117 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,891 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipe possible icorrect type ?

Pass 18 May 2010 5,543 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 4,019 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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UYC 1M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 UYC 1M, 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 53 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 UYC 1M registered?

UYC 1M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 16 November 1973.

Is UYC 1M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYC 1M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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