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OBP 141E

2001 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,370 mi
Last recorded46,370 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Midget33,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 141E
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 46,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,937 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,862 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,216 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Some play in wiper linkage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Various underbody welded repairs and fresh underseal.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 17,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Some play in wiper linkage

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,216 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Silencer has been damaged

Some wear in wiper linkage

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear bump stop corroded and collapsed

speedo head broken and speedo cable drive not conected

Fail 7 Jun 2007 17,216 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear bump stop corroded and collapsed and damged

speedo head broken and not working and speedo drive not conected

Pass 15 Jun 2006 17,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 17,192 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion

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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OBP 141E is a 2001 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 33,851 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 OBP 141E, 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 25 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OBP 141E is a 2001 MG Midget, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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