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OPN 115M

1974 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,267 mi
Last recorded92,267 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPN 115M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,267 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,261 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,345 miles

Nearside Front seat not present at time of test

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,345 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front seat not present at time of test

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,235 miles

slight vertical play in n/s kingpin

Fail 12 Jan 2006 82,208 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight vertical play in n/s king pin

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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OPN 115M is a 1974 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 OPN 115M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OPN 115M?

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What year was OPN 115M registered?

OPN 115M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 January 1974.

Is OPN 115M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPN 115M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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