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OFC 711P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

776 mi
Last recorded776 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFC 711P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 776 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & outer sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of floor area (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,113 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & outer sill area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner edge of brake disc damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2 mm inner edge/NAIL IN INNER TREAD

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,110 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front shocks soft/poor damping

os /nsf inner anti roll bar brackets bent backwards

slight wear in kingpins/bushes

small holes in lower rear panel under bumper

suspension very corroded

under body corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,110 miles

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

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

front shocks soft/poor damping

os /nsf inner anti roll bar brackets bent backwards

slight wear in kingpins/bushes

small holes in lower rear panel under bumper

suspension very corroded

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,441 miles

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

front shocks soft/poor damping

suspension very corroded

underbody becoming very corroded/rear floor pan in boot small holes/corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,759 miles

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

front shocks soft /poor damping

suspension very corroded

under body becoming very corroded /rear floor pan in boot small holes /corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,479 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 86,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s outer sill section corroded could do with an additional protective coating

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,148 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 85,144 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,773 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,694 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 81,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake binding slightly nsf

front brakes imbalanced

front reg plate loose

osf floor/sill area holed close to prescribed area for suspension/brake master cylinder

Pass 12 Jul 2008 79,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 77,907 miles

front pads getting low. †nsf tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Jul 2007 77,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front pads getting low. †nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,140 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 75,140 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2005 72,923 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 72,923 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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OFC 711P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 OFC 711P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OFC 711P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 22 October 1975.

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