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OBG 358J

1970 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBG 358J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,983 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 73,838 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,726 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,203 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,888 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight movment at it`s fixing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,631 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,545 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 72,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,371 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,219 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

high carbons to high

Pass 14 Mar 2009 71,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 71,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 70,474 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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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OBG 358J is a 1970 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 OBG 358J, 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 56 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 OBG 358J registered?

OBG 358J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 November 1970.

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