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ONW 347P

1976 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,999 mi
Last recorded80,999 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONW 347P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 80,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords on perished cracks on side wall 155/80R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 80,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,717 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,717 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,336 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 79,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre plitting

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,576 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,576 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,397 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,166 miles

corrosion to nearside sill to floor

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nearside sill to floor

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,884 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,505 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,100 miles

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 77,100 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,901 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front sill heavily corroded

offside front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,738 miles

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

nearside front wheel bearing rough

Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,738 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

nearside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,340 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noiesy

slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2006 75,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 75,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

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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ONW 347P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 ONW 347P, 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 50 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 ONW 347P registered?

ONW 347P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is ONW 347P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONW 347P shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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