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315 TKP

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,498 mi
Last recorded74,498 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration315 TKP
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,071 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,467 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 71,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,438 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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315 TKP is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 315 TKP, 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 47 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 315 TKP?

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What year was 315 TKP registered?

315 TKP is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 13 July 1979.

Is 315 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 315 TKP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 315 TKP have outstanding finance?

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