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ONV 412M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,929 mi
Last recorded16,929 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONV 412M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 16,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 16,859 miles

Nearside Rear lever arm damper leaking slightly.

clutch slave cylinder weeping.

Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 16,623 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 16,623 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose ************please insure this wheel is removed and remounted according to manufactures instructions********** (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 16,517 miles

n/s/r park brake effort slightly low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 16,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 16,152 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 15,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,429 miles

some welding to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,118 miles

some welding to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,739 miles

some welding to underside

Pass 5 Oct 2011 14,450 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,166 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 13,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,351 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 12,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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ONV 412M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ONV 412M, 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.

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What year was ONV 412M registered?

ONV 412M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is ONV 412M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONV 412M shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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