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OWF 128R

1976 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWF 128R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,129 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,121 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,875 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 70,869 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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OWF 128R is a 1976 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWF 128R, 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 OWF 128R registered?

OWF 128R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 5 November 1976.

Is OWF 128R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWF 128R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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