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OVR 80R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,258 mi
Last recorded15,258 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVR 80R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,258 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,258 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 14,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 14,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,124 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

revers lights sticking on

slight movement on spring bolts

Fail 2 Apr 2012 14,124 miles

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

revers lights sticking on

slight movement on spring bolts

Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,039 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,837 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 13,837 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,342 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 12,813 miles

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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OVR 80R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OVR 80R, 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.

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What year was OVR 80R registered?

OVR 80R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OVR 80R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVR 80R shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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