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OPA 541R

1976 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1271cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,375 mi
Last recorded74,375 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 541R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,271cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,375 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 74,375 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 73,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 73,315 miles

Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

oil leak

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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OPA 541R is a 1976 MG Midget in Black with a 1,271cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OPA 541R, 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 OPA 541R?

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What year was OPA 541R registered?

OPA 541R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 6 August 1976.

Is OPA 541R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPA 541R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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