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OLL 749L

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,010 mi
Last recorded30,010 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLL 749L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 30,010 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing possibly noisy

slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2018 29,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel bearing possibly noisy

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 29,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,296 miles

slight play o/s stub

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,132 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under side heavily wax oyled

Pass 18 Apr 2012 27,948 miles

slight play in both front centre roll bar rubbers

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,176 miles

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

all brake pipes and flexi ferralls greased

underside undersealed

Fail 6 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes and flexi ferralls greased

underside undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,677 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,314 miles

play in n-s front lower fulcrom pin

play in o-s king pin bush

play in rear axle brake cable pivot

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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OLL 749L is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OLL 749L, 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

How do I check the history of OLL 749L?

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What year was OLL 749L registered?

OLL 749L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 14 September 1972.

Is OLL 749L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLL 749L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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