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OUL 247R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,411 mi
Last recorded61,411 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 247R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 61,411 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NSR hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 60,255 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,976 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,612 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,086 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,086 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,698 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,182 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak on engine/oil leak on gearbox/oil leak on rear diff

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

oil leak on engine / oil leak on gearbox / oil leak on diff.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,405 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,650 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OUL 247R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OUL 247R, 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 OUL 247R registered?

OUL 247R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is OUL 247R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 247R shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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