CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY 1548

2000 MG Midget

Black Petrol 850cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,034 mi
Last recorded4,034 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 MG Midget36,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY 1548
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,034 miles

Bolt attaching steering arm to brake plate wrong length.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 1,731 miles

Slight movement between rear spring leafs

Slight play in both steering king pins

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 1,731 miles

Slight movement between rear spring leafs

Slight play in both steering king pins

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,919 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

radiator has a slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,135 miles

O/S/F King pin has slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2007 7,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 4,455 miles

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
Full MG Midget reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY 1548 is a 2000 MG Midget in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 36,066 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 OY 1548, 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 26 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY 1548?

You can check the full history of OY 1548 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY 1548 registered?

OY 1548 is a 2000 MG Midget, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is OY 1548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY 1548 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY 1548 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY 1548. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.