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OBL 55R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Maroon Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,952 mi
Last recorded84,952 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBL 55R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 84,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp outer trims very loose and may come adrift

Fail 10 Feb 2025 84,952 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp outer trims very loose and may come adrift

Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,035 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,341 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,325 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,020 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 68,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 68,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,529 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 67,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,637 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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OBL 55R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Maroon with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBL 55R, 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 50 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 OBL 55R?

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What year was OBL 55R registered?

OBL 55R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is OBL 55R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBL 55R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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