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OVK 53M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

6,380 mi
Last recorded6,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVK 53M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 6,380 miles

all brakepipes coated

complete floor area heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2017 6,380 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brakepipes coated

complete floor area heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 6,125 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

severe coolant leak

Pass 1 May 2015 5,960 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 May 2015 5,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Mar 2014 5,464 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 10 Mar 2014 5,464 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Mar 2013 4,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 4,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 4,054 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 3,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 3,339 miles

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

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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OVK 53M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVK 53M, 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.

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What year was OVK 53M registered?

OVK 53M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is OVK 53M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVK 53M shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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