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OLS 784T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,997 mi
Last recorded96,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLS 784T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,997 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,875 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,958 miles

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

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

tial pipe clamp lose

Fail 25 Jul 2014 94,957 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

tial pipe clamp lose

Pass 30 May 2013 93,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 92,654 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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OLS 784T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLS 784T, 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 OLS 784T registered?

OLS 784T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 September 1978.

Is OLS 784T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLS 784T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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