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UXF 442M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,525 mi
Last recorded30,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXF 442M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,480 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 29,480 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,743 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 28,743 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 28,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,060 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 28,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 27,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 27,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 27,436 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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UXF 442M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow 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 UXF 442M, 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 UXF 442M?

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What year was UXF 442M registered?

UXF 442M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is UXF 442M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXF 442M shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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