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THB 416S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,143 mi
Last recorded91,143 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHB 416S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 91,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,035 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,923 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 90,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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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THB 416S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THB 416S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THB 416S registered?

THB 416S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is THB 416S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THB 416S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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