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OCV 11R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 11R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 87,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 86,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,913 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 85,913 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,215 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

nearside rear parking brake reading low

offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

play in steering rack and nearside front suspension trunions

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,639 miles

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

all four suspension coil springs surface corroded

nearside windscreen washer requires adjustment

offside headlamp image deteriorated and slightly higher than the nearside

slight play in nearside front suspension upper trunion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2013 84,002 miles

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

rear fuel pipe to tank corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 83,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

rear fuel pipe to tank corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 83,648 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 83,132 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear handbrake rubber hanger broken, but not effecting operation.

Pass 28 May 2010 82,422 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Slight corosion to front cross member support for radiator.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,304 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 81,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,303 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 81,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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OCV 11R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCV 11R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCV 11R registered?

OCV 11R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 November 1976.

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