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OCL 982J

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,737 mi
Last recorded9,737 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCL 982J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 9,737 miles

footbrake has more travel then expected

Pass 31 Oct 2024 9,629 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 9,339 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 9,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 9,034 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 9,033 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 8,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 7,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 7,426 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

advise adjustment of rear brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2018 7,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 7,035 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 6,730 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 6,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,375 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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OCL 982J is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCL 982J, 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 OCL 982J registered?

OCL 982J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is OCL 982J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCL 982J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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