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OSG 510P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,852 mi
Last recorded58,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSG 510P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,852 miles

Both front springs corroded

Engine, Gearbox and Rear Diff has oil leaks

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underbody corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,462 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit on the edges

o/s front brake slight bind

Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres getting close to limit on the edges

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 23 May 2013 58,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 57,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2012 57,663 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,954 miles

advise slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,954 miles

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

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

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

advise slight play in front steering rack

Pass 3 May 2006 56,546 miles

washers and wipers rear exhaust mount

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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OSG 510P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSG 510P, 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

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What year was OSG 510P registered?

OSG 510P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1976.

Is OSG 510P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSG 510P shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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