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TAM 500S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,779 mi
Last recorded51,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 500S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,355 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 51,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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TAM 500S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAM 500S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAM 500S?

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What year was TAM 500S registered?

TAM 500S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is TAM 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAM 500S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAM 500S have outstanding finance?

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