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TFD 154R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

16,482 mi
Last recorded16,482 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFD 154R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 16,482 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 16,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 16,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 16,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 15,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed slight weep on front carburetor. (7.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2012 15,341 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake on limits of reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2011 15,116 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 15,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,991 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 14,991 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TFD 154R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFD 154R, 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 49 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 TFD 154R registered?

TFD 154R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 April 1977.

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