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OTB 916M

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

33,805 mi
Last recorded33,805 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTB 916M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front valance corroded

general underbody corrosion at various points

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,774 miles

front valance and both outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,515 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 33,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trunnion bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Trunnion bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,307 miles

covered in thick underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,558 miles

covered in thick underseal

front valance panel corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,107 miles

front valance panel corroded

o/s rear light lense faded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,424 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,039 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 21,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,764 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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OTB 916M is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OTB 916M, 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 OTB 916M registered?

OTB 916M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1973.

Is OTB 916M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTB 916M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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