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OHH 162M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,511 mi
Last recorded24,511 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHH 162M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 24,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 24,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,712 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 22,712 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,691 miles

slight lift in front suspension assemblies.

small area of corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,003 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 18,001 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,899 miles

oil on offside rear brake backplate

Pass 19 Sep 2005 15,740 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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OHH 162M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OHH 162M, 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 OHH 162M registered?

OHH 162M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is OHH 162M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHH 162M shows 20 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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