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OTA 191M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,405 mi
Last recorded2,405 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 191M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 2,405 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 2,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 1,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2019 1,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,629 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,853 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper missing

Pass 28 Sep 2005 96,773 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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OTA 191M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTA 191M, 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 OTA 191M registered?

OTA 191M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is OTA 191M safe to buy?

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