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OCM 218S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,650 mi
Last recorded60,650 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCM 218S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,650 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 59,750 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 59,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,971 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,865 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,731 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,492 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight water leak n/s/f rad bottom

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 55,750 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 54,368 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2007 54,088 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 54,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,828 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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OCM 218S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCM 218S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCM 218S registered?

OCM 218S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is OCM 218S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCM 218S shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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