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OWL 988M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,574 mi
Last recorded45,574 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 988M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,522 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,521 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 45,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 988M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 988M, 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 988M?

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What year was OWL 988M registered?

OWL 988M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 14 March 1974.

Is OWL 988M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 988M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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