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OEX 966P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,466 mi
Last recorded22,466 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEX 966P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,466 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 21,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 21,419 miles

Both sides floor under seat mountings beginning to corrode....Slight play in steering rack offside....slight play in king pin nearside

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 21,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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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OEX 966P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OEX 966P, 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 OEX 966P registered?

OEX 966P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1976.

Is OEX 966P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEX 966P shows 6 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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