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OCG 204T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 204T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,819 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 96,800 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 96,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 96,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 96,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 98,188 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 95,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 94,595 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 94,595 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 94,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 93,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 92,816 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 92,816 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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OCG 204T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OCG 204T, 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

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What year was OCG 204T registered?

OCG 204T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is OCG 204T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCG 204T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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