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OMA 340L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,433 mi
Last recorded68,433 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMA 340L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,433 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,348 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,458 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 67,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,170 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 66,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,049 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 66,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 65,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 65,857 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 65,708 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,479 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 65,479 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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OMA 340L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OMA 340L, 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 OMA 340L registered?

OMA 340L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is OMA 340L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMA 340L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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