MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing bit noisy
Offside Rear wheel bearing bit noisy
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing bit noisy
Offside Rear wheel bearing bit noisy
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rusty in places
slight play in steering rack and pinion
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rusty in places
slight play in steering rack and pinion
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
corrosion started near passenger seat mounting
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OEU 482R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OEU 482R, 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 OEU 482R registered?
OEU 482R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 February 1977.
Is OEU 482R safe to buy?
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