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OHB 650R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,364 mi
Last recorded80,364 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHB 650R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,129 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 80,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Aug 2009 79,921 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,834 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 79,817 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,411 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 79,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2005 79,288 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 79,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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OHB 650R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OHB 650R, 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 OHB 650R registered?

OHB 650R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 26 August 1976.

Is OHB 650R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHB 650R shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OHB 650R have outstanding finance?

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