MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
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
handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
full race seat fitted in car at time of test.
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.
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.
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.
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
boot floor corroded
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?
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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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OWS 155R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 May 1977.
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