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UYP 737M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,750 mi
Last recorded27,750 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYP 737M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 27,509 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 27,491 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,740 miles

Body under side has some surface rusting due to storage

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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UYP 737M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UYP 737M, 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

How do I check the history of UYP 737M?

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What year was UYP 737M registered?

UYP 737M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 30 October 1973.

Is UYP 737M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYP 737M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UYP 737M have outstanding finance?

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