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OMF 534L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMF 534L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 86,930 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2026 86,930 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2025 86,728 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 86,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,547 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 86,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,394 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 86,394 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,470 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 85,062 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 84,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,164 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 83,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,787 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,166 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 81,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,558 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 80,829 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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OMF 534L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 OMF 534L, 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 53 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 OMF 534L registered?

OMF 534L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is OMF 534L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMF 534L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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