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OJG 40R

1977 MG Midget

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,172 mi
Last recorded50,172 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJG 40R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,082 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,571 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hazard switch faulty

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,267 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 49,245 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,057 miles

offside rear inner wing corroded

rear spring bushes detiorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,054 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear inner wing corroded

rear spring bushes detiorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,351 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,113 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,104 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2005 46,911 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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OJG 40R is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJG 40R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJG 40R registered?

OJG 40R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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