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OKM 338P

1975 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,957 mi
Last recorded16,957 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKM 338P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 16,957 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Coil spring weakening / age deteriorating in strength - car leans (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bad age cracking around tread circumference (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both service and park brake efforts close to limit for imbalance. Recommend further investigation (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 16,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Tyre size incorrect to other 3 on vehicle (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Coil spring weakening / age deteriorating in strength - car leans (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bad age cracking around tread circumference (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both service and park brake efforts close to limit for imbalance. Recommend further investigation (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,392 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 15,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,838 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,067 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 13,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2011 13,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 12,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyre treads and sidewalls cracking

front valance corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 12,777 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyre treads and sidewalls cracking

front valance corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,509 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 12,503 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,362 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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OKM 338P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OKM 338P, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OKM 338P registered?

OKM 338P is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 August 1975.

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