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OLP 298L

1972 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,307 mi
Last recorded11,307 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLP 298L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 11,307 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 10,071 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 10,071 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 9,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 8,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 6,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 5,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 4,291 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 4,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 2,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 1,065 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 99,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 99,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 98,531 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 98,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 97,615 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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OLP 298L is a 1972 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OLP 298L, 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 OLP 298L?

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What year was OLP 298L registered?

OLP 298L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is OLP 298L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLP 298L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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