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OHR 422R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,393 mi
Last recorded71,393 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHR 422R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 71,393 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,691 miles

n/s washer slightly poor

slight leak from water pump

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2016 68,745 miles

slight lift in both front king pins

slight play in steering column

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2015 67,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 67,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2014 65,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,605 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT BINDING O/S/R BRAKE

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT KIN PINS

Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

slight float in sterring column shalf

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,041 miles

Coolant leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

very little hand brake reserve travel

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,131 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,786 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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OHR 422R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OHR 422R, 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 OHR 422R registered?

OHR 422R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 5 April 1977.

Is OHR 422R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHR 422R shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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