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OWL 982M

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,571 mi
Last recorded61,571 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 982M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,240 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,158 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,675 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,067 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,563 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 56,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 56,085 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,431 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 55,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 982M is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 982M, 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 52 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 982M?

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What year was OWL 982M registered?

OWL 982M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1974.

Is OWL 982M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 982M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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