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ULT 559M

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,509 mi
Last recorded8,509 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULT 559M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 8,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 8,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 5,904 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 5,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 4,771 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 4,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 3,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 1,750 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 8,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,577 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 8,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,573 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 8,571 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,569 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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ULT 559M is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULT 559M, 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.

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What year was ULT 559M registered?

ULT 559M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1973.

Is ULT 559M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULT 559M shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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