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OLK 900L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,680 mi
Last recorded33,680 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLK 900L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,308 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,107 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 32,835 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,835 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,357 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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OLK 900L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OLK 900L, 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

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What year was OLK 900L registered?

OLK 900L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is OLK 900L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLK 900L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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