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OKW 961M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKW 961M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,721 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 79,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,809 miles

o/s/f outer floor rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,809 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f outer floor rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,514 miles

centre mounting starting to separate

slight blow on flange

Fail 26 Mar 2008 75,552 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,552 miles

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

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 73,774 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 73,686 miles

Foot pedal slightly soft

Fail 27 Jul 2006 73,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Park brake performance at lower level

Slight play at OSF Wheel

Under body sealant start of lifting.

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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OKW 961M 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 54.5%.

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 OKW 961M, 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 OKW 961M registered?

OKW 961M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 January 1974.

Is OKW 961M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKW 961M shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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