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OCN 517R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,000 mi
Last recorded40,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCN 517R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,000 miles

Rear axle U bolts deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,000 miles

Floor near offside rear shockabsorber mounting corroded

Fronnt valence corroded

Front brake discs surface corrosion

Handbrake cable outer casing corroded

Offside rear axle check strap perished

Offside rear bump stop impact area on car corrded

Rear axle tube corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,000 miles

Front face of back box small crack around pipe

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lot of welding carried out heavily undesealed difficult to check but looks reasonable quality

Offside rear axle check strap perished.

Rear brake backing plates corroded around edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from rear differential

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight noise rotating offside front wheel may be start of wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2012 40,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle casing heavily corroded

Slight corrosion outer edge of front brake discs

nearside inner wing upper holed corroded.

offside rear inner wing corroded, not attached to outer wing of car.

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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OCN 517R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 OCN 517R, 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 49 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 OCN 517R registered?

OCN 517R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 10 January 1977.

Is OCN 517R safe to buy?

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