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TGN 59R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,882 mi
Last recorded50,882 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGN 59R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 50,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 50,881 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 50,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,907 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/R LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREA CORRODED (FRONT) O/S/R LEAF SPRING MOUNTING AREA CORRODED (FRONT)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,223 miles

Advise corrosion to inner sills

Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,747 miles

Advise corrosion to both innersills

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,714 miles

Advise corrosion nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches

Advise play in nearside and offside front upper arms

Advise play un steering rack nearside

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,534 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,488 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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TGN 59R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TGN 59R, 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 TGN 59R registered?

TGN 59R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 February 1977.

Is TGN 59R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGN 59R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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