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THH 590S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,509 mi
Last recorded70,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHH 590S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 70,509 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 70,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,019 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 67,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 66,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,864 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,675 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,509 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 66,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f trunion lock tabs replaced by spring washers

Pass 4 Oct 2005 66,482 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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THH 590S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 THH 590S, 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 THH 590S registered?

THH 590S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is THH 590S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THH 590S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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