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TFK 301R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,395 mi
Last recorded66,395 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 301R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,964 miles

rear leaf springs front bushes worn poor condition

steering coloum worn slight play

washers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,686 miles

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

fuel filter requires replacment

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Sep 2011 65,686 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel filter requires replacment

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,302 miles

FREE PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL NOT DEEMED AS EXCESSIVE.

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

OFFSIDE NAD NEARSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING BUSHES DETERIORATED IN POOR CONDITION RECOMMEND REPLACE MENT.

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED.

PLAY IN STEERING RACK.

UNSERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,973 miles

slight play in front roll bar mounts

slight play in steering coloum

temp gauge in operative

throttle slightly sticking

Fail 26 Sep 2009 64,973 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in front roll bar mounts

slight play in steering coloum

temp gauge in operative

throttle slightly sticking

Pass 30 Aug 2007 64,787 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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TFK 301R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TFK 301R, 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 TFK 301R registered?

TFK 301R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 April 1977.

Is TFK 301R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFK 301R shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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