MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
brake pedal travel slightly excessive
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
brake pedal travel slightly excessive
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
all outter tyre walls cracking
battery not clamped down
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TLF 990W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500 in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1981 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 57,475 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 TLF 990W, 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 45 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of TLF 990W?
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What year was TLF 990W registered?
TLF 990W is a 1981 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 April 1981.
Is TLF 990W safe to buy?
The MOT history for TLF 990W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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