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OBN 111M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBN 111M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 15,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 4,630 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s door mirror loose but can still be used.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 4,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 4,229 miles

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

Oil leak

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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OBN 111M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBN 111M, 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 OBN 111M registered?

OBN 111M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 October 1973.

Is OBN 111M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBN 111M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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