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TLJ 52S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 52S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,666 miles

Rear diff leaking

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Various oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2015 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,462 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 87,327 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Coolant leak from heater valve.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 87,327 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Coolant leak from heater valve.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,241 miles

Battery is insecure.

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

Corrosion starting in offside rear inner body sill/floor.

Offside rear spring, rear shackle bushes are deteriorating.

Screenwash reservoir bottle is insecure.

Some insecurity in mounting of fuel supply pipe over bellhousing.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 86,720 miles

Some insecurity in fuel supply pipe mounting above bell housing.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 86,461 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 85,778 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers are deteriorating

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 85,571 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating. Adcvisr replacement.

Long travel on handbrake lever.

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

Slight binding on and slower reaction from nearside rear footbrake.

Surface corrosion on outer body sills aandd front inner wings (under bonnet)

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

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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TLJ 52S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLJ 52S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TLJ 52S registered?

TLJ 52S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 5 October 1977.

Is TLJ 52S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLJ 52S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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