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OUF 868R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 868R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,343 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 87,343 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Flexible brake hose fouling wheel (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake flexible hose (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,283 miles

Centre anti-roll bar bushes gone

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 87,041 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,306 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,481 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 82,481 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,441 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,293 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 77,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,994 miles

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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OUF 868R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OUF 868R, 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 OUF 868R registered?

OUF 868R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 9 August 1976.

Is OUF 868R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUF 868R shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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