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TLS 896T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLS 896T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,327 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,327 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,320 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight wear

n/s/r exhaust mounting rubber has slight deterioration

steering column lower bush/bearing has some wear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r exhaust mounting rubber has slight deterioration

n/s/r spring bushes have slight deterioration

Fail 17 Apr 2012 75,314 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r exhaust mounting rubber has slight deterioration

n/s/r spring bushes have slight deterioration

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

centre exaust mounting slightly deteriated

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f upper and lower fulcrom pins slight wear

o/s/r check strap slightly frayed

Fail 2 Apr 2011 75,179 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

centre exaust mounting slightly deteriated

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f upper and lower fulcrom pins slight wear

o/s/r check strap slightly frayed

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,023 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wear n/s/f top shocker

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,997 miles

wear n/s/f top shocker

Pass 10 Aug 2007 74,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 74,949 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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TLS 896T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 TLS 896T, 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 47 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 TLS 896T registered?

TLS 896T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 9 March 1979.

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