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UYE 557M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,002 mi
Last recorded39,002 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYE 557M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 38,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 38,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,839 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,408 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,408 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,131 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,128 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,972 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 35,960 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,627 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,627 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,312 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,929 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 29,929 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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UYE 557M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 UYE 557M, 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 UYE 557M registered?

UYE 557M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is UYE 557M safe to buy?

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