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OOY 335R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,305 mi
Last recorded28,305 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOY 335R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 28,299 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 26,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 24,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 23,298 miles

Handbrake little Reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 23,252 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage likely to become detached To Track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake 17%

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 May 2019 20,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 16,375 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 13,706 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 10,620 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 10,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 96,842 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OOY 335R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOY 335R, 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 OOY 335R?

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What year was OOY 335R registered?

OOY 335R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1976.

Is OOY 335R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOY 335R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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