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OCH 259M

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,215 mi
Last recorded52,215 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCH 259M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,215 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 49,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,491 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 47,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 45,831 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 41,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,527 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 35,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,851 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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OCH 259M is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OCH 259M, 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

How do I check the history of OCH 259M?

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What year was OCH 259M registered?

OCH 259M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 14 June 1974.

Is OCH 259M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCH 259M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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