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OLV 481S

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLV 481S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,018 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

car has some under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,790 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F KING PIN UPPER

SLIGHT PLAY IN STERRING COLOUM TOP AND BOTTOM JOINTS

Fail 28 Feb 2013 89,771 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

slight play in top of steering colunm

Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,454 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 88,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008

corrosion o/s/r boot floor not exssive

Fail 2 Jun 2008 88,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion o/s/r boot floor not exssive

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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OLV 481S is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 OLV 481S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLV 481S registered?

OLV 481S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is OLV 481S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLV 481S shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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