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OST 825S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,241 mi
Last recorded46,241 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOST 825S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,274 miles

slight corrosion setting into off side sill to floor and floor to bulkhead

slight play in front steering/suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,672 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,729 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 38,728 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,635 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 38,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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OST 825S is a 1977 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 76.9%.

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 OST 825S, 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 OST 825S registered?

OST 825S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is OST 825S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OST 825S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OST 825S have outstanding finance?

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