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OJE 308M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,298 mi
Last recorded61,298 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 308M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,690 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 60,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 58,633 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,386 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 54,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,370 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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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OJE 308M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJE 308M, 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 OJE 308M registered?

OJE 308M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1974.

Is OJE 308M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 308M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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