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OFO 972

1995 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,681 mi
Last recorded6,681 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1995 MG Midget48,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFO 972
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 6,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 6,564 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 6,558 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 6,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 5,567 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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OFO 972 is a 1995 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 48,385 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 OFO 972, 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 31 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFO 972 registered?

OFO 972 is a 1995 MG Midget, first registered on 18 December 1995.

Is OFO 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFO 972 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OFO 972 have outstanding finance?

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