MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,327 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wear n/s/f top shocker
wear n/s/f top shocker
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is TLS 896T safe to buy?
The MOT history for TLS 896T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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