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OTM 189M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,731 mi
Last recorded67,731 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTM 189M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 67,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 67,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,381 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,789 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,611 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,666 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,415 miles

Underbody sealing starting to flake, clean off loose and coat with waxoyle. Rear dif leaking oil

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,095 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,880 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension trunion

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Aug 2008 52,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,294 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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OTM 189M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OTM 189M, 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

How do I check the history of OTM 189M?

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What year was OTM 189M registered?

OTM 189M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 November 1973.

Is OTM 189M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTM 189M shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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