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TKG 228H

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKG 228H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 84,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 84,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 82,813 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,442 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,859 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,104 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 79,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,120 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,999 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,039 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,886 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,105 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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TKG 228H is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TKG 228H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKG 228H registered?

TKG 228H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is TKG 228H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKG 228H shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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