MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,952 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes not to x/s at time of test.
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.
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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