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OTD 16R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,859 mi
Last recorded76,859 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTD 16R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 76,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 76,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet - T connector block to NSF hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,124 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 74,124 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,057 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 72,047 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,167 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,046 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 69,235 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,218 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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OTD 16R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Black 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 OTD 16R, 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

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What year was OTD 16R registered?

OTD 16R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is OTD 16R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTD 16R 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.

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