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TFS 500J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFS 500J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 57,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 57,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 56,470 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 56,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 55,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 55,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 54,314 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f swivel pins have slight play

slight perishing both rear tyres

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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TFS 500J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 TFS 500J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFS 500J?

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What year was TFS 500J registered?

TFS 500J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 18 August 1970.

Is TFS 500J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFS 500J shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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