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ODY 701R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,112 mi
Last recorded9,112 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODY 701R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 9,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 7,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 6,928 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 6,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 2,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in sterring rack assy

Pass 12 Oct 2011 2,438 miles

slight play in sterring rack assy

Fail 21 May 2010 98,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

nearside and offside king pins worn

Pass 21 May 2010 98,969 miles

nearside and offside king pins worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,954 miles

FLOORS.SILLS.CHASSIS RAIL,VALANCES ARE RUSTY

N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMP

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON LIMIT

PLAY IN WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,947 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 98,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

floors,chassis rails,sills,cross members are all rusty

front suspension bushes worn

o/s mirror broken

play in steering rack on limit

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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ODY 701R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ODY 701R, 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.

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What year was ODY 701R registered?

ODY 701R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 18 March 1977.

Is ODY 701R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODY 701R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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