MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion/various welding repairs
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general corrosion/various welding repairs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
very poor welding repairs to whole underside of vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
poor repairs around rear spring hanger front mounting areas n/s and o/s
serious deterioration and extensive repairs evident throughout vehicle structure some repairs poor ,some covered
slight blow on rear joint to back box
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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OYP 688R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OYP 688R, 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.
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OYP 688R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 12 August 1976.
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