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OEJ 816L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEJ 816L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 90,825 miles

slight play n/s/front king pins

Fail 17 Jun 2014 90,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play n/s/front king pins

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 90,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 28 May 2012 90,743 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 27 May 2011 90,682 miles

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

slight play king pins front

Fail 27 May 2011 90,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play king pins front

Pass 28 May 2010 90,593 miles

slight play in front king pins

Fail 27 Jun 2007 90,587 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/s/front king pin

Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,587 miles

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

slight play n/s/front king pin

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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OEJ 816L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OEJ 816L, 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 OEJ 816L registered?

OEJ 816L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1972.

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