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TLJ 272R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 272R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,534 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 May 2016 63,263 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both sides (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,416 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,549 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,253 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,348 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 57,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,017 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 56,017 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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TLJ 272R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLJ 272R, 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 TLJ 272R registered?

TLJ 272R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 28 July 1977.

Is TLJ 272R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLJ 272R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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