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OOE 825R

1976 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,739 mi
Last recorded62,739 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOE 825R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,739 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,650 miles

Rust forming on suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,589 miles

nearside front trunion has some movement

rear axle park brake cable strap in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,535 miles

Front coil springs rusty

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front shocks weak

fuel lines and brake pipe covered in underseal

underside of vehicle has been coved in underseal

underside of vehicle repaied by welding

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,410 miles

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

front king pin bushes worn

n/s seat belt in poor condition

rear spring bushes in poor condition

rear tyres low

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,379 miles

rear spring bushes in poor condition

slight play in front king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,318 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

lift in king pins

rear tyres low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,287 miles

Oil leak

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,219 miles

some binding rear brakes seat belts have poor operation

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,064 miles

welding repair to o/s/r floor pan

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear tyes perishing slightly

handbrake linkage rubber mount perishing

oil leak

rust forming on o/s/f inner wheel arch

undersdide of vehicle been wax oyled

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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OOE 825R is a 1976 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOE 825R, 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

How do I check the history of OOE 825R?

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What year was OOE 825R registered?

OOE 825R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 7 December 1976.

Is OOE 825R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOE 825R shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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