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OJW 843R

1976 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,417 mi
Last recorded37,417 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJW 843R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 37,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,096 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,276 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 35,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,856 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,351 miles

minor oil leak on rear diff

minor oil leak on sump

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,766 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,369 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,148 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 843R is a 1976 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 OJW 843R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OJW 843R?

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What year was OJW 843R registered?

OJW 843R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1976.

Is OJW 843R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJW 843R shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OJW 843R have outstanding finance?

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