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OFC 833P

1975 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,260 mi
Last recorded12,260 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFC 833P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

leaf spring bolts corroded

rear leaf springs excessively corroded

rear parking brake ;levers corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,198 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 12,197 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,903 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,903 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2008 11,602 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 11,455 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 11,450 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,946 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 10,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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OFC 833P is a 1975 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFC 833P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFC 833P registered?

OFC 833P is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 16 December 1975.

Is OFC 833P safe to buy?

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