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OSW 131N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,119 mi
Last recorded20,119 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSW 131N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 20,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 19,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 19,680 miles

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 19,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 18,820 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,860 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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OSW 131N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 OSW 131N, 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 52 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 OSW 131N?

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What year was OSW 131N registered?

OSW 131N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is OSW 131N safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSW 131N shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSW 131N have outstanding finance?

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