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OCV 232M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,592 mi
Last recorded47,592 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 232M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil build up on engine sump/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,498 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 47,400 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,127 miles

Nearside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes bind

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,760 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,075 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 46,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,697 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,312 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 45,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 44,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 44,203 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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OCV 232M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OCV 232M, 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.

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What year was OCV 232M registered?

OCV 232M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 19 October 1973.

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