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OYO 160L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,248 mi
Last recorded75,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYO 160L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,248 miles

engine slight misfire

o/s/f brake flexi hose perished

rear brake hose ferrel corroded

rear fuel lines(tank to pump)signs of weeping

rear springs rear shackle bushes worn/perished

slight play n/s inner track rod

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,609 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 74,601 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,363 miles

brake pedal and clutch pedal anit slip rubbers worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,816 miles

Oil leak

play in nearside front lower trunnion joint

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,153 miles

fuel cap poor fit

o/s/f flexi brake hoses worn

o/s/r shock worn

rear lower spring shacle bushes worn

screen damage area a 10mm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,576 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,157 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 70,146 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 69,986 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,255 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,940 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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OYO 160L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OYO 160L, 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

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What year was OYO 160L registered?

OYO 160L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 26 October 1972.

Is OYO 160L safe to buy?

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