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OTV 559M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,442 mi
Last recorded62,442 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTV 559M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 62,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,502 miles

slight corrosion to n s rear inner wheel arch

Pass 21 May 2015 60,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,107 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 57,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,513 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 57,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 57,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,098 miles

Oil leak

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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OTV 559M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OTV 559M, 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 OTV 559M?

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What year was OTV 559M registered?

OTV 559M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 17 January 1974.

Is OTV 559M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTV 559M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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