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OOX 655R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,041 mi
Last recorded79,041 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOX 655R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 79,041 miles

Nearside Front vertical free play king pin

Offside Front Lower suspension arm outer pin some free play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,799 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 78,602 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,600 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,598 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 78,598 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,461 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,460 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,571 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Ofside front floor/chassis mount has been repaired, just satisfactory repair

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 76,376 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 76,154 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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OOX 655R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OOX 655R, 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.

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What year was OOX 655R registered?

OOX 655R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 February 1977.

Is OOX 655R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOX 655R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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