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OOC 862R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,899 mi
Last recorded36,899 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOC 862R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 36,899 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,874 miles

o/s/r brake hub assembly leaking oil

slight play in both steering front king ping

Fail 8 Jun 2017 36,873 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r brake hub assembly leaking oil

slight play in both front steering king pins

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,824 miles

o/f side rear hub seal has slight oil leak

o/s and n/s steering rack ends have slight play

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,463 miles

nearside front suspension hub has slight play in an upright pin/bearing

offside & nearside steering rack ends have slight play

offside front suspension hub has slight play in an upright pin/bearing

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 36,463 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

nearside front suspension hub has slight play in an upright pin/bearing

offside & nearside steering rack ends have slight play

offside front suspension hub has slight play in an upright pin/bearing

offside hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear half shaft minor leak

slight movement @ column to rack attachment

slight play @ nearside of steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear half shaft seal has a minor leak

slight play @ nearside rack

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,933 miles

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

centre exhaust slight deterioation

handbrake support fabric slight deterioation

oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside rear tyre cracked

rear diff leaking near offside brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,743 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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OOC 862R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OOC 862R, 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 OOC 862R registered?

OOC 862R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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