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OWL 754H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,163 mi
Last recorded87,163 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 754H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 87,163 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,183 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 87,163 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,163 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 754H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 754H, 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

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What year was OWL 754H registered?

OWL 754H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 4 June 1970.

Is OWL 754H safe to buy?

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