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TCF 875S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,051 mi
Last recorded37,051 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 875S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 37,051 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 36,902 miles

Body has slight corrosion heavily welded and under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2015 36,805 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,433 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r & o/s/r & o/s/f tyres have cracks to outer side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,153 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,018 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,828 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,828 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,476 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,476 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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TCF 875S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 TCF 875S, 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 48 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 TCF 875S registered?

TCF 875S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is TCF 875S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCF 875S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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