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OEJ 783S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,962 mi
Last recorded74,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEJ 783S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,962 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 74,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust mounting is splitting

Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,566 miles

Drivers seat has some movement/play in the seat back

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,549 miles

Drvers seat back has some movement,but is secure and fixed correctly

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 74,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Drvers seat back has some movement,but is secure and fixed correctly

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,822 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 73,445 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,703 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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OEJ 783S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEJ 783S, 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 OEJ 783S registered?

OEJ 783S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 December 1977.

Is OEJ 783S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEJ 783S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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