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TCO 559L

1973 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,597 mi
Last recorded66,597 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCO 559L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 66,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 66,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 65,462 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,439 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,750 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,426 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 58,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 57,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,435 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 56,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,517 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TCO 559L is a 1973 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCO 559L, 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

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What year was TCO 559L registered?

TCO 559L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is TCO 559L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCO 559L shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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