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OKB 766S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,445 mi
Last recorded52,445 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKB 766S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,962 miles

minor leak of exhaust gases rear section

Pass 27 May 2016 51,954 miles

Offside Front king pin has play

Rear prop shaft joint worn

Fail 17 May 2016 51,956 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping action (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut not fully tight (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,946 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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OKB 766S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKB 766S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKB 766S registered?

OKB 766S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is OKB 766S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKB 766S shows 5 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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