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TCF 885S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,124 mi
Last recorded34,124 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 885S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,124 miles

Oil leak

body resprayed

both rear tyres cracking

nearside headlamp image slightly diffused

play in both front shockabsorbers

play in both king pins

previous repairs and underseal

underside completley undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2010 34,124 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

body resprayed

both rear tyres cracking

nearside headlamp image slightly diffused

play in both front shockabsorbers

play in both king pins

previous repairs and underseal

underside completley undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,818 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 33,804 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 885S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 885S, 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 49 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 885S registered?

TCF 885S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is TCF 885S safe to buy?

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Does TCF 885S have outstanding finance?

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