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OMW 253R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,952 mi
Last recorded93,952 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMW 253R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,952 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,528 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise sliht lift in ofside king pin.

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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OMW 253R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 OMW 253R, 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 49 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 OMW 253R registered?

OMW 253R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 June 1977.

Is OMW 253R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMW 253R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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