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TLF 990W

1981 MG Midget 1500

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,440 mi
Last recorded23,440 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Midget 150057,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 990W
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,440 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal travel slightly excessive

Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal travel slightly excessive

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,667 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 22,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,585 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 22,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,382 miles

all outter tyre walls cracking

battery not clamped down

Pass 29 Nov 2013 22,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 21,958 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 21,752 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 21,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,576 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,512 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,972 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
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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