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UML 194M

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUML 194M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 96,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 88,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,037 miles

both front wings corroded

underside undersilled

Pass 11 May 2015 87,775 miles

general body corrosion

rear exhaust rubber mount split

under body under silled

Pass 9 May 2014 87,605 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Offside front outer steering arm slight play

Offside rear wheel slight bind

Outer body corrosion

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 May 2013 87,453 miles

outer body corrosion

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

underside of car undersilled

Pass 4 May 2012 87,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 86,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 86,774 miles

both front wings corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 86,462 miles

floors and sills corroded

has slight play in both front king pins

underside corroded and heverly undersealed

Pass 14 May 2007 56,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 85,566 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge †fr panel corroded and holed

Fail 12 May 2006 85,556 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pannel corroded + holed

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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UML 194M is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UML 194M, 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 UML 194M registered?

UML 194M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 October 1973.

Is UML 194M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UML 194M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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