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OJW 742R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,212 mi
Last recorded6,212 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJW 742R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 6,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear hand brake hanger snapped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 6,212 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear hand brake hanger snapped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 5,929 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,496 miles

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front king pin

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight exhaust blow

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2015 5,496 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front king pin

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight exhaust blow

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 21 Aug 2014 5,323 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 4,864 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,129 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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OJW 742R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OJW 742R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OJW 742R registered?

OJW 742R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1976.

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