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TER 415S

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 415S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 49,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 49,508 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 49,433 miles

fuel pipes rusty

o/s/front floor rusty

Pass 15 May 2015 49,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 48,925 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear half shaft seal leaking

o/s rear axle strap insecure

slight king pin wear o/s

some underbody corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 48,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s rear half shaft seal leaking

o/s rear axle strap insecure

slight king pin wear o/s

some underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,618 miles

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

some underbody rust developing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,254 miles

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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TER 415S is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 TER 415S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TER 415S?

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What year was TER 415S registered?

TER 415S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is TER 415S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TER 415S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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