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TBD 750W

1980 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,020 mi
Last recorded2,020 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBD 750W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 2,020 miles

exhaust is rusty

most tyres are perished

o/s track rod end is worn

oil leak

r/o/s tyre is badly perished worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2022 1,763 miles

exhaust is rusty

possible weep noted from radiator (dry mark)

r/o/s tyre is badly perished

rear axle bracket is very rusty (holed) that holds axle strap

rear propshaft u/j is badly worn (not staked type)

steering rack arms appear worn

Pass 19 Feb 2021 1,479 miles

Both front tyres perishing

o/s/r bump stop mounting corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

slight oil leak noted from the engine

slight slackness noted in the o/s track rod end

water marks around radiator

Fail 19 Feb 2021 1,479 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r bump stop mounting corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

slight oil leak noted from the engine

slight slackness noted in the o/s track rod end

water marks around radiator

Pass 16 Jan 2020 619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 425 miles

f/o/s tyre is splitting at inner side wall

f/o/s tyre is worn on edges

o/s track rod end is worn

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges

rear propshaft u/j is worn (slight)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 110 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Hazards flashing fast

corrosion noted by o/s/r axle rebound strap

n/s windscreen washer poor

o/s/f steering rack boot outer clip loose

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,699 miles

both front top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

both rear axcle hanger straps starting to perish

f/n/s tyre worn on the edges

front number plate damaged

front section of the exhaust rusty

hazard switch tempremental

r/n/s shock leaking

r/o/s tyre worn the edges

rear rubber fuel hose perished

Fail 2 Jun 2016 99,670 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

both rear axcle hanger straps starting to perish

f/n/s tyre worn on the edges

front number plate damaged

front section of the exhaust rusty

hazard switch tempremental

r/n/s shock leaking

r/o/s tyre worn the edges

rear rubber fuel hose perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,833 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers poor

r/n/s shock leaking

steering colum worn

Fail 28 May 2015 38,831 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

f/o/s upper suspension arm bushes perished

front number plate cracked

front wipers poor

r/n/s shock leaking

steering colum worn

Pass 30 May 2014 97,899 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 97,896 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 95,901 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 95,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,849 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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TBD 750W is a 1980 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 TBD 750W, 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 46 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 TBD 750W registered?

TBD 750W is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 20 August 1980.

Is TBD 750W safe to buy?

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