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OLA 704L

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,822 mi
Last recorded71,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLA 704L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,822 miles

Front (valance) Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,704 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,473 miles

front brake balance just in .....

Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake balance just in .....

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,852 miles

all shockers showing there age...

Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 68,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,791 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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OLA 704L is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 OLA 704L, 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 55 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 OLA 704L registered?

OLA 704L is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OLA 704L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLA 704L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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