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OCG 245P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,606 mi
Last recorded40,606 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCG 245P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 16 Aug 2008 38,916 miles

Oil leak

advice exhaust blowing at front and rear

advice exhaust rubber bush loose but not insurcure

advice slight play in n/s/f king pin

advice slight play in steering column lower rubber bush

Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,916 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,616 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,616 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both rear tyres uneven tread wear, perished & low on tread in parts.

holes drilled next to upper seat belt mtgs.

some wear in stearing rack.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,650 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 38,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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OCG 245P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 OCG 245P, 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 51 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 OCG 245P registered?

OCG 245P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 November 1975.

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