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ORL 623R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,528 mi
Last recorded50,528 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 623R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,528 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 50,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,435 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 50,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,080 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,714 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 49,546 miles

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

slight corrosion in offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 19 May 2009 48,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 48,090 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,985 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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ORL 623R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ORL 623R, 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

How do I check the history of ORL 623R?

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What year was ORL 623R registered?

ORL 623R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 February 1977.

Is ORL 623R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 623R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORL 623R have outstanding finance?

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