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UYR 469M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

47,045 mi
Last recorded47,045 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYR 469M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2021 47,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 46,160 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 46,144 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket / rubber broken

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 45,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,540 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,532 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rack end slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2010 35,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s rack end slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,305 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 13 May 2009 34,305 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

steering rack worn

Pass 21 May 2008 33,869 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

both front top spring turrets corroding

breather hoses loose on carburettor

fuel pump at rear hoses loose no leaks

handbrake travel high

play in front antiroll bar bushes

rear leaf springs corroding

Pass 14 May 2007 33,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,740 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 32,740 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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UYR 469M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UYR 469M, 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 UYR 469M registered?

UYR 469M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 6 November 1973.

Is UYR 469M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYR 469M shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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