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OTC 513M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,434 mi
Last recorded24,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTC 513M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,434 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 23,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 22,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,424 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills and floor

Pass 31 Dec 2005 22,291 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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OTC 513M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTC 513M, 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 OTC 513M registered?

OTC 513M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1973.

Is OTC 513M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTC 513M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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