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OHW 447M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHW 447M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,733 miles

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

Offside Front king pin- slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,732 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front king pin- slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 77,648 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brakes slightly binding

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

slight wheel bearing play n/s/f

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,604 miles

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

slight play inside steering rack arms n/s/f and o/s/f

slight wheel bearings play n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 25 Nov 2015 77,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

can/t open boot and bonnect and fuel cap to inspected fully

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

slight play inside steering rack arms n/s/f and o/s/f

slight wheel bearings play n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,577 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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OHW 447M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OHW 447M, 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 OHW 447M registered?

OHW 447M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1973.

Is OHW 447M safe to buy?

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