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OBJ 419M

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,866 mi
Last recorded19,866 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBJ 419M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 19,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 19,735 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 19,679 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,519 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 19,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OBJ 419M is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OBJ 419M, 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 OBJ 419M registered?

OBJ 419M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is OBJ 419M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBJ 419M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBJ 419M have outstanding finance?

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