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OFC 481T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,367 mi
Last recorded98,367 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFC 481T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 98,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,488 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 97,237 miles

Rear Exhaust Mountng Broken But Secure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,192 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,905 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,412 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 95,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 94,527 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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OFC 481T is a 1978 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 91.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 OFC 481T, 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 48 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 OFC 481T?

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What year was OFC 481T registered?

OFC 481T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is OFC 481T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFC 481T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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