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OOA 836R

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

899 mi
Last recorded899 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOA 836R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 672 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 72 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2007 60 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

excess parking brake travel

Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,386 miles

VIN number on VSi data base incorrect †VIN on vehicle GAN6/183087

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2006 98,385 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear silencer in poor condition

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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OOA 836R is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 OOA 836R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OOA 836R registered?

OOA 836R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 21 October 1976.

Is OOA 836R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOA 836R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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