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OPC 766R

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,317 mi
Last recorded59,317 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 766R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 59,317 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 59,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,306 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT KINGPINS.

Fail 4 Feb 2017 59,306 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT KINGPINS.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 59,270 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,976 miles

headlight reflectors starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Jul 2014 58,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

headlamp reflectors starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,695 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,656 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 58,656 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,481 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight play.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 58,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f king pin has slight play.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,331 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 57,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 56,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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OPC 766R is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OPC 766R, 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 OPC 766R registered?

OPC 766R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1976.

Is OPC 766R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 766R shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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