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ORR 339R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,433 mi
Last recorded84,433 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORR 339R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,433 miles

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorating

slight coolant leak?

slight oil leak

slight play n/s/f kingpin

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,399 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,153 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,876 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,437 miles

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,437 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,906 miles

fullbeam warning light out

nearside rear shocker leaking slightly

slight uplift in offside kingpin

steering play

Fail 26 Mar 2015 77,904 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

fullbeam warning light faulty

nearside rear shocker slightly leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 76,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 75,026 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,014 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,473 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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ORR 339R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ORR 339R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORR 339R?

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What year was ORR 339R registered?

ORR 339R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is ORR 339R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORR 339R shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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