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OPM 303M

1973 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,443 mi
Last recorded15,443 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPM 303M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,480 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oily

Fail 24 Apr 2017 14,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear diff oily

Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,252 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 14,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 13,964 miles

front tyres perished and split

rear tyres perished and split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 13,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 13,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff damp

Fail 26 Apr 2012 13,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff damp

Pass 3 May 2011 12,861 miles

rear tyres perished and split

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,353 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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OPM 303M is a 1973 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OPM 303M, 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.

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What year was OPM 303M registered?

OPM 303M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 December 1973.

Is OPM 303M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPM 303M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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