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TCA 364V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCA 364V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,977 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 77,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,711 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,119 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,953 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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TCA 364V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 TCA 364V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TCA 364V registered?

TCA 364V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is TCA 364V safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCA 364V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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