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TDY 505S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,828 mi
Last recorded62,828 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDY 505S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,247 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,247 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,805 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 13 Jul 2012 60,805 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,798 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,592 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 60,414 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 60,414 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,875 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,875 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,551 miles

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
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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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TDY 505S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 April 1978.

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