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OYD 999P

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,632 mi
Last recorded64,632 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 999P
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,373 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 64,372 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 64,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,040 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 63,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sill covers fitted

rear floor repaired around spring mountings

Fail 28 May 2012 639,694 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sill covers fitted

rear floor repaired around spring mountings

Pass 21 May 2011 61,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,141 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 61,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 6,550 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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OYD 999P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYD 999P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYD 999P registered?

OYD 999P is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 May 1976.

Is OYD 999P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYD 999P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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