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OBP 319M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,847 mi
Last recorded19,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 319M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 19,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 19,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,370 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 17,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,124 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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OBP 319M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OBP 319M, 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 OBP 319M registered?

OBP 319M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is OBP 319M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 319M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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