MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All front suspension joints greased prior to MOT ? .
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering rack slight play
ALL front suspension joints greased prior to mot ?
Nearside Front and offside , trunions slight play .
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in steering rack .
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all front suspension , has been greased up before mot ,
slight play in steering rack .
d/s and p/s front trunnions slight play/lift . been greased.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
d/s and p/s front trunnions slight play/lift . been greased.
hazards switch taped up .
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
d/s and p/s front upper and lower trunnions slight play.
various areas under neath slightly corroded , and blacked up .
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
d/s and p/s front upper and lower trunnions slight play.
p/s front inner wing (not structal ) holed.
various areas under neath slightly corroded , and blacked up .
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight play in steering rack
vehicle has had various areas repaired (well ) . floor pans etc .
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front king pins have all been greased.
headlamps have beam spliter/correcters fitted .
steering rack itsself has play in it , at bush ends.
vehicle has various plates welded under neath and vehicle slightly corroded where not shutzed .!!!!!!
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front king pins have all been greased.
headlamps have beam spliter/correcters fitted .
steering rack itsself has play in it , at bush ends.
vehicle has various plates welded under neath and vehicle slightly corroded where not shutzed .!!!!!!
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
vehicle has braided hoses front and rear (brake).
vehicle has had extensive welding/rebuild on floors and suspension mounting areas , all covered in shultz.
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
OWL 187H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 OWL 187H, 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 56 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 OWL 187H?
You can check the full history of OWL 187H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OWL 187H registered?
OWL 187H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 20 May 1970.
Is OWL 187H safe to buy?
The MOT history for OWL 187H shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OWL 187H 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 OWL 187H. 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.