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ODO 14H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,930 mi
Last recorded6,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODO 14H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 6,930 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 6,805 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 6,805 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 6,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 5,760 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 4,677 miles

o/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 3,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,191 miles

Clutch fluid low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 2,346 miles

Front tyres (inner edges) worn to limit!

Pass 29 Apr 2013 711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,278 miles

Alternator wiring rubbing on steering column

Brake/clutch fluid may need top up?

Coil top / king lead observed arcing

H/brake may benefit from adjustment (lever travel) & lower effort from offside

Nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

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

Verdigris at +ve battery terminal

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 96,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,852 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ODO 14H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ODO 14H, 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 ODO 14H registered?

ODO 14H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is ODO 14H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODO 14H 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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