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TAN 385S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 385S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,202 miles

slight corrosion to nsf

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,745 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,275 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 60,262 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear outer sill filled

roof damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2008 6,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 3,212 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 1,022 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear and n/s front tyres perished

parking brake cable securing rubber perished

play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2005 590 miles

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

free play in n/s inner steering rack joint

front valance & both rear wing inner panels are corroded

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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TAN 385S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 TAN 385S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TAN 385S registered?

TAN 385S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1977.

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