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OSG 715M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,095 mi
Last recorded63,095 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSG 715M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2015 63,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front inner wing panels loose

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,095 miles

both front inner wing panels loose

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,095 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front inner wing panels loose

nearside front floor corroded

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake back plate damp

rear exhaust mount split

Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake back plate damp

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on both front inner wings

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,708 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,945 miles

Clutch pedel rubber missing also thottle pedal is broken

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Water leak on engine

Fail 22 Dec 2009 61,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Water leak on engine

Pass 14 May 2008 60,707 miles
Fail 12 May 2008

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2007 59,272 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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OSG 715M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSG 715M, 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

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What year was OSG 715M registered?

OSG 715M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 January 1974.

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