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OGU 726D

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 726D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,019 miles

Advise Underbody has been undersealed

Nearside Rear Advise damp around Brake drum but no sign of leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,491 miles

Offside Front Advise slight play in king pin

Fail 7 Feb 2025 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Advise slight play/ Movement in king pin

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,761 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,761 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 76,635 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear spring eye bush has splits

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,394 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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OGU 726D is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OGU 726D, 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

How do I check the history of OGU 726D?

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What year was OGU 726D registered?

OGU 726D is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 8 June 1973.

Is OGU 726D safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGU 726D shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OGU 726D have outstanding finance?

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