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OVN 608M

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,500 mi
Last recorded19,500 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVN 608M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 19,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunions (lower king pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (lower king pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and very close to a failure (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside reverse light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. close to a failure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all indicators do not flash at idle

Pass 24 May 2018 19,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber is worn

engine is burning oil

handbrake travel is high and close to a failure

nearside front king pin is worn

offside front backing plate lower brace is missing

Pass 11 May 2017 19,277 miles

both front king pins are worn

handbrake travel high and close to a failure

offside front back plate fouling lower suspension arm on steering lock

offside front trunion pinion worn

rear brake imbalance high and on limit for failure

wipers clear screen poorly and close to a failure

Fail 11 May 2017 19,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front king pins are worn

handbrake travel high and close to a failure

offside front back plate fouling lower suspension arm on steering lock

offside front trunion pinion worn

rear brake imbalance high and on limit for failure

wipers clear screen poorly and close to a failure

Pass 24 May 2016 19,127 miles

off side rear shocker arm is worn

Fail 18 May 2016 19,121 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure loose (5.2.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

off side rear shocker arm is worn

Pass 21 May 2015 19,067 miles

wiper blades clear the screen poorly, engine is leaking oil, play in rack, king pins and wheel bearings, brake pedal appeared to creep once, no fault found again, recommend brakes are closely monitored

Fail 21 May 2015 19,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades clear the screen poorly, engine is leaking oil, play in rack, king pins and wheel bearings, brake pedal appeared to creep once, no fault found again, recommend brakes are closely monitored

Pass 21 May 2014 19,026 miles

offside front chassis rail damaged, engine leaking oil, auxilery belt loose and likely to leave vehicle, nearside front lower trunion worn, nearside front trackrod end worn

Pass 16 May 2013 18,902 miles

engine leaking oil, nearside front lower trunion worn, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front lower trunion worn, auxillary belt loose and likely to leave vehicle

Pass 23 May 2012 18,760 miles

engine leaking oil, auxillary belt is excessively loose and likely to leave vehicle, nearside front lower trunion worn, both rear wheel bearings have slight play, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 19 May 2012 18,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine leaking oil, auxillary belt is excessively loose and likely to leave vehicle, nearside front lower trunion worn, both rear wheel bearings have slight play, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 18,269 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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OVN 608M is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue 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 OVN 608M, 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 OVN 608M registered?

OVN 608M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is OVN 608M safe to buy?

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