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OVX 1K

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,658 mi
Last recorded13,658 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVX 1K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 13,658 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 13,655 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 13,434 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 13,387 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 13,203 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 13,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 12,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 12,109 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 12,109 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,932 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Aug 2012 8,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

bad oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

handbrake travel is long

Pass 18 Jun 2011
Fail 4 Jun 2011 8,271 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel should be improved

severe oil leak at oil filter housing poss oil cooler pipe connection

slight play in os steering rack side rod ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,627 miles

bonnet stay is missing

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 6,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 4,518 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 4,503 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 3,416 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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OVX 1K is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OVX 1K, 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

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What year was OVX 1K registered?

OVX 1K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is OVX 1K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVX 1K shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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