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OKT 728M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKT 728M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 91,080 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,485 miles

Front wiper blades worn. Would advise replacement.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Some petrol staining under carb. No leaks seen at time of test. Would advise further investigation / carb rebuild by specialist.

All four tyres badly perished and age cracked. Would urgently advise replacement of all four tyres. 165/70R13 79T

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,947 miles

All four tyres badly perished and cracked.

Engine oil leak

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

Off side rear brake back plate wet with oil. Further investigation advised

Stop lamps slow to react to pedal movement. Switch may require attention.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,611 miles

All tyres slightly perished and cracked

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 88,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rattle from rear exhaust sections

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,223 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 87,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

OIl leak from engine

OIl leak from rear axle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 87,158 miles

OIl leak from engine

OIl leak from rear axle

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,426 miles

All tyres perished

Oil leak

slight play nearside front hub

Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,071 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,968 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 85,968 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) 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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OKT 728M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 OKT 728M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKT 728M registered?

OKT 728M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 December 1973.

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