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OGF 140V

1979 MG Midget

Pink Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,361 mi
Last recorded58,361 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGF 140V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,361 miles

All welded repairs undersealed at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front side light dim

Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front inner wheel arch rust holed

offside front position lamp dim

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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OGF 140V is a 1979 MG Midget in Pink with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 OGF 140V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGF 140V registered?

OGF 140V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is OGF 140V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGF 140V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OGF 140V have outstanding finance?

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