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UUV 36M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

33,204 mi
Last recorded33,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUV 36M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 33,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,162 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 33,159 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan by leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan by leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 32,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 32,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,350 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,991 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,305 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,006 miles

Corrosion to Rear Fuel Pipe.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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UUV 36M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UUV 36M, 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 UUV 36M registered?

UUV 36M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 20 September 1973.

Is UUV 36M safe to buy?

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