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OJR 500M

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,822 mi
Last recorded40,822 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJR 500M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,822 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,582 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,569 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,866 miles

slight wear at n/s/f steering rack, ( track ) rod

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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OJR 500M is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 OJR 500M, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OJR 500M registered?

OJR 500M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is OJR 500M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJR 500M shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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