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TLH 280R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,488 mi
Last recorded18,488 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLH 280R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,488 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,475 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 16,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s track rod

slight play in steering colum

Pass 20 Aug 2010 10,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,838 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 May 2007 6,985 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 May 2007 6,974 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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TLH 280R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TLH 280R, 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 TLH 280R registered?

TLH 280R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 April 1977.

Is TLH 280R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLH 280R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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