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OYE 549L

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,193 mi
Last recorded63,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 549L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,789 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,869 miles

o/s/r inner arch/wing corroded

oil leaks

underbody corrosion

wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,661 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r inner wheel arch/inner wing corroded

underbody corrosion

wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,566 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,298 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 61,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both lower king pins have slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2005 60,960 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
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OYE 549L is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OYE 549L, 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 OYE 549L?

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What year was OYE 549L registered?

OYE 549L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 23 October 1972.

Is OYE 549L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYE 549L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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