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OEH 579M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,620 mi
Last recorded55,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEH 579M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear shock absorber weak

rear exhaust mount adrift

rear silencer clamp missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,251 miles

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

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

all 4 shock absorbers weakness

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,518 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,171 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 54,169 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,310 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 53,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,557 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 52,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,146 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 50,053 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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OEH 579M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OEH 579M, 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

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What year was OEH 579M registered?

OEH 579M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 29 January 1974.

Is OEH 579M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEH 579M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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