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TCA 599V

1980 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCA 599V
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 40,100 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 37,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Fail 12 Jul 2019 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind mud flap hole in arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside arch hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in osf king pin

Fail 13 Jul 2018 29,359 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a total of 6 rust holes under car (all marked in yellow chalk) welding required. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in front of rear wheel hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os sill 3 holes in under side of car (marked in yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in osf king pin

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,858 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 26,858 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside inner wheel arch weld come away, not in perscribed area

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 18,306 miles

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside inner wheel arch weld come away, not in perscribed area

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,979 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside lower trunion slight play.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 13,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside lower trunion slight play.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,671 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 11,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,307 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 7,238 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 5,229 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 5,156 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,914 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 2,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 599V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 599V, 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.

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TCA 599V is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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