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TGP 78W

1980 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

13,547 mi
Last recorded13,547 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Midget 150055,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGP 78W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 13,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cotton reel perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 13,547 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cotton reel perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 13,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 13,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Weak needs welding. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 11,973 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 11,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached King pin lower pivot pin cup missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring weak.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 11,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 11,354 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear hanger. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 11,255 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2012 7,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 5,801 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 5,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering slightly stiff to operate

Fail 24 Sep 2009 99,234 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,816 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 91,816 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 85,374 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 85,852 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 85,178 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

bodywork has bubbling on outer sills wings and doors

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,965 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 79,965 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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TGP 78W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 55,392 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 TGP 78W, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TGP 78W is a 1980 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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