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OEH 858M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,199 mi
Last recorded53,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEH 858M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,199 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,982 miles

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,982 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Pass 25 May 2016 49,689 miles

INDICATORS NOT SELF CANCELING

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,513 miles

oil leaks on engine/transmission

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,249 miles

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,208 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,510 miles

oil leaks on engine & transmission

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2011 42,575 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 26 May 2011 42,575 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

oil leak(s) on engine

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 858M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEH 858M, 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 858M registered?

OEH 858M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 24 January 1974.

Is OEH 858M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEH 858M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OEH 858M have outstanding finance?

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