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TFT 914S

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,432 mi
Last recorded5,432 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFT 914S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 5,432 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering wheel

vehicle has slight corrosion

water leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 5,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering wheel

vehicle has slight corrosion

water leak

Fail 21 Oct 2017 5,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 4,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 4,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill to Floor / Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheel Arch to Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 3,502 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 2,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 2,582 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 2,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 2,494 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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TFT 914S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 TFT 914S, 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 48 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 TFT 914S registered?

TFT 914S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 11 April 1978.

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