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OWL 187H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,029 mi
Last recorded91,029 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 187H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,945 miles

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 .

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,937 miles

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 .

Pass 15 Aug 2014 90,837 miles

d/s and p/s front trunnions slight play/lift . been greased.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 90,828 miles

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 .

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,558 miles

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 .

Fail 28 Aug 2013 90,558 miles

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 .

Pass 13 Aug 2012 90,273 miles

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 .

Pass 16 Aug 2011 90,196 miles

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 .!!!!!!

Fail 12 Aug 2011 90,183 miles

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 .!!!!!!

Fail 21 Jun 2011

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,896 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 89,487 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,482 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,412 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 88,825 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 88,825 miles

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.

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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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.

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OWL 187H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 20 May 1970.

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