MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,475 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight movement ln o/s sterring rack
slight wear in stearing rack offside front
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
slight wear in stearing rack offside front
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
slight movement in o/s steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
slight movement in o/s steering rack
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OVU 424R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OVU 424R, 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 OVU 424R registered?
OVU 424R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 August 1976.
Is OVU 424R safe to buy?
The MOT history for OVU 424R shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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