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TFK 847R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 847R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 97,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 May 2018 97,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 97,002 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,035 miles

Slight play n/s/f lower swivel joint

Slight play o/s/f lower swivel joint

Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,034 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play n/s/f lower swivel joint

Slight play o/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,487 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all four tyres perishing slightly in tread pattern

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,307 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal designed with no anti slip

Fail 25 Mar 2011 92,882 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal designed with no anti slip

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,674 miles

heavily undersealed underneath

slight play in front king pins

Pass 21 Oct 2008 92,667 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,657 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

wear in both king pins

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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TFK 847R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 847R, 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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TFK 847R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 May 1977.

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