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TCH 980L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,841 mi
Last recorded23,841 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCH 980L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 May 2018 23,841 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 23,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,323 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 22,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 21,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,768 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 3 May 2008 20,533 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,206 miles

n/s steering rack slight play

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2006 19,219 miles

play in steering

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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TCH 980L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCH 980L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TCH 980L?

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What year was TCH 980L registered?

TCH 980L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 7 May 1973.

Is TCH 980L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCH 980L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TCH 980L have outstanding finance?

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