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ODE 970R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,431 mi
Last recorded60,431 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 970R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 59,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 58,405 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 58,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 58,215 miles

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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ODE 970R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ODE 970R, 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

How do I check the history of ODE 970R?

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What year was ODE 970R registered?

ODE 970R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 June 1977.

Is ODE 970R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODE 970R shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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