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OWS 155R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,110 mi
Last recorded50,110 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWS 155R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 50,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 49,806 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,419 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged at fuel pump (7.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose

offside front brake disc/backplate fouling lower suspension arm on full lock

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in both steering arms

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 49,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror loose

offside front brake disc/backplate fouling lower suspension arm on full lock

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in both steering arms

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 48,930 miles

handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Fail 1 May 2015 48,874 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

handbrake may need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,618 miles

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

full race seat fitted in car at time of test.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 46,618 miles

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

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

full race seat fitted in car at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2013 43,780 miles

Both front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test

Full race seat fitted at the time of test

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 43,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pads starting to wear,ok at test

Handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres are becoming close to legal limit

exhaust mounting broke but is still supported

front valance damaged

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 40,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot floor corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 36,888 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,467 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,148 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 32,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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OWS 155R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 OWS 155R, 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.

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What year was OWS 155R registered?

OWS 155R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1977.

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