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OHU 623M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 623M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle straps perished

Pass 15 Jul 2017 24,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,405 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 15,360 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle and covered in undersill

advanced play in steering rack

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank corroded

play in both front trunion joints

welding repairs to both outer sills, n/s rear floorpan and brake servo prescribed area

wipers poor

Fail 30 Jun 2007 15,141 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle and covered in undersill

advanced play in steering rack

front tyres worn on edges

fuel tank corroded

play in both front trunion foints

welding repairs to both rear sills

wipers poor

Fail 13 Jun 2007 15,086 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres unevenly worn and 2/3mm tread depth

both rear leaf springs corroded

some play in king pins

some play in rear spring shackles

some play in steering rack

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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OHU 623M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OHU 623M, 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 OHU 623M registered?

OHU 623M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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