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TLT 961R

1977 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,483 mi
Last recorded12,483 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLT 961R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 12,483 miles

CO emissions on limit

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

heavily undersealed

kingpins very worn / on limit

rear on front inner wings / floor seam very corroded

steering shaft welded

Fail 12 Jun 2013 12,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

heavily undersealed

kingpins very worn / on limit

rear on front inner wings / floor seam very corroded

steering shaft welded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,272 miles

nearside front suspension quadrant play and worn in arm

nearside headlamp poor security

offside king-pin play and lift

outer sills corroding

play steering rack ends

rear shock absorbers lower bushes poorly located

suspect poor insufficient welding repair, heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2012 11,259 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front suspension quadrant play and worn in arm

nearside headlamp poor security

offside king-pin play and lift

outer sills corroding

play steering rack ends

rear shock absorbers lower bushes poorly located

suspect poor insufficient welding repair, heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2011 11,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap seal cracked/perished

n/s/f floor area corroded/holed

play in steering rack n/s/f

play in steering rack o/s/f

rear boot floor area corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 8,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wheel arches corroded rear

slight play upper colunm bush

Fail 12 Oct 2010 8,114 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both wheel arches corroded rear

slight play upper colunm bush

Pass 21 Oct 2009 5,678 miles

various corrosion to vehicle

various oil leaks

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Oct 2009 5,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various corrosion to vehicle

various oil leaks

wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2008 4,599 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 3,263 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2007 3,257 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2006 2,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 2,133 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,306 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 83,294 miles

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

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

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

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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TLT 961R is a 1977 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLT 961R, 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.

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What year was TLT 961R registered?

TLT 961R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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