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ODA 894L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

393 mi
Last recorded393 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODA 894L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 393 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 2,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 99,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 96,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,453 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil weep from gearbox,engine and rear differential.

Slight oil weep from offside rear halfshaft oil seal.

Pass 4 May 2013 87,434 miles

Offside rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 19 May 2012 87,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 86,602 miles

nearside rear leaf spring clamp has small crack.

Pass 12 May 2010 85,953 miles

nearside rear leaf spring clamp cracked.

Pass 1 May 2009 84,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,868 miles

Bonnet cable seized.

Engine wiring loom fouling steering column.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 69,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet cable seized.

Engine wiring loom fouling steering column.

Pass 3 May 2007 68,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,401 miles

free play in o/s steering rack joint

o/s track rod end showing signs of wear

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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ODA 894L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 ODA 894L, 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 54 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 ODA 894L registered?

ODA 894L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ODA 894L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODA 894L shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ODA 894L have outstanding finance?

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