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OHU 307R

1977 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,862 mi
Last recorded51,862 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 307R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 51,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,848 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear in top of steering column

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear top steering colume bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,819 miles

Play in upper steering colume bush

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,604 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 51,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,652 miles

1/n/s wiperblade poor

2/engine/gearbox oil leaks

3/headlamps different type

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

1/n/s wiperblade poor

2/engine/gearbox oil leaks

3/headlamps different type

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,495 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,266 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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OHU 307R is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OHU 307R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OHU 307R registered?

OHU 307R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 17 March 1977.

Is OHU 307R safe to buy?

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