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TBX 595L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,563 mi
Last recorded50,563 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBX 595L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 50,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 50,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 49,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 49,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,082 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

minor exhaust blow from back box

minor oil leak from rear diff area

minor oil leak from sump area

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,524 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread surface

Fail 7 Nov 2016 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread surface

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,255 miles

LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,748 miles

front anti roll bushes are worn

front wipers are worn

small oil leak from engine

small oil leak from gear box

small oil leak from rear axel

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,345 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,332 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,905 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 45,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,573 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 45,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2005 45,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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TBX 595L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 TBX 595L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TBX 595L registered?

TBX 595L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is TBX 595L safe to buy?

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