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OHC 679R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,551 mi
Last recorded35,551 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHC 679R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,551 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,544 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearings

Slight wear in steering rack

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,778 miles

Battery insecure

Both front trunions slightly worn

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,778 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Both front trunions slightly worn

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,656 miles

hand brake cable sticking

slight play in o/s/f trunion

Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,882 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 28,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions close to limits

offside handbrake linkage partly seized

slight play in offside front king pin

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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OHC 679R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OHC 679R, 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 OHC 679R registered?

OHC 679R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 May 1977.

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The MOT history for OHC 679R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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