CarVerify

Free Car Check

OTW 654K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,535 mi
Last recorded15,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTW 654K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 15,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 15,454 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,364 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 15,156 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,072 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,873 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,495 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 13,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2008 12,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,558 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,335 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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OTW 654K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 OTW 654K, 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 55 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 OTW 654K?

You can check the full history of OTW 654K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OTW 654K registered?

OTW 654K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 26 August 1971.

Is OTW 654K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTW 654K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OTW 654K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OTW 654K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.