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OWU 893K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWU 893K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,783 miles

rear fuel pipe perished

Both front track rod end rubbers slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,450 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Slight play ( lift) (2.5.A.1c)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 92,477 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunnion slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Slight play ( lift) (2.5.A.1c)

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2015 91,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 91,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,868 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 85,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OWU 893K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 OWU 893K, 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 54 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 OWU 893K?

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What year was OWU 893K registered?

OWU 893K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 28 March 1972.

Is OWU 893K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWU 893K shows 12 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.

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