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TMB 580R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,228 mi
Last recorded70,228 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 580R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,228 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,228 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 70,120 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 70,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,003 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,003 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,935 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 67,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 67,791 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 65,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,643 miles

bumper insecure

n/s front antirollbar linkarm fouling lower wishbone

Fail 10 Jul 2006 64,643 miles

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

bumper insecure

n/s front antirollbar linkarm fouling lower wishbone

Pass 1 Jul 2005 64,152 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
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TMB 580R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 TMB 580R, 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 50 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMB 580R registered?

TMB 580R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is TMB 580R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMB 580R shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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