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OGW 165K

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,744 mi
Last recorded74,744 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 165K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2009 72,855 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 72,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2008 71,860 miles

front floors have surface corrosion

offside rear wheel binding slightly

slight engine oil leak

slight play at steering wheel rim

Pass 5 May 2007 71,462 miles

middle sections of nearside and offside floors have surface corrosion

Pass 11 May 2006 71,100 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside rear wheel is binding slightly

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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OGW 165K is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OGW 165K, 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

How do I check the history of OGW 165K?

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What year was OGW 165K registered?

OGW 165K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is OGW 165K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGW 165K 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.

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