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OML 287K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,714 mi
Last recorded19,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOML 287K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 19,711 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside slight lift in kingpin

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,827 miles

play in nearside trunion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 15,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,370 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear (play) in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2011 9,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 9,662 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 May 2010 7,705 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,478 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 1,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 1,068 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 2 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight smoke on starting

Fail 15 Jun 2006 2 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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OML 287K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OML 287K, 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.

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What year was OML 287K registered?

OML 287K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is OML 287K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OML 287K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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