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OVB 537S

1977 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,933 mi
Last recorded29,933 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVB 537S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,933 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,553 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 29,552 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,175 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked on the sidewalls.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 29,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Both radiator hoses leaking water.

Both rear tyres perished/cracked on the sidewalls.

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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OVB 537S is a 1977 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OVB 537S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVB 537S?

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What year was OVB 537S registered?

OVB 537S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is OVB 537S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVB 537S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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