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OAB 986T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

6,025 mi
Last recorded6,025 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 986T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 6,025 miles

advise o/s/r front spring hanger

Fail 27 Aug 2019 5,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise o/s/r front spring hanger

Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,404 miles

advise oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Apr 2013 5,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advise oil leak from diff

Pass 20 Mar 2012 4,519 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 4,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all underside heavily undersealed

exhaust centre mounting seperated

Fail 9 Mar 2011 4,064 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all underside heavily undersealed

exhaust centre mounting seperated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 3,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 3,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,166 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 3,166 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,068 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,792 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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OAB 986T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAB 986T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OAB 986T?

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What year was OAB 986T registered?

OAB 986T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 June 1979.

Is OAB 986T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 986T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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