MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
rear leaf springs slightly corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight oil leak from gearbox
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight oil leak from gearbox
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
handbrake travel, but still has a reserve
o/s and n/s front king pins has slight play and lift
o/s and n/s front lower trunion has play
o/s and n/s front shock absorbers soft and very near limit
o/s and n/s handbrake not locking out
o/s and n/s rear leaf springs shagging
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TDY 505S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TDY 505S, 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.
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What year was TDY 505S registered?
TDY 505S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 April 1978.
Is TDY 505S safe to buy?
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