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TMB 965R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,000 mi
Last recorded47,000 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 965R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 47,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,969 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,968 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure movement between axle and spring mounting (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tempary repair to broken mounting (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 46,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,609 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,283 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,072 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,037 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 965R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 965R, 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 965R registered?

TMB 965R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is TMB 965R safe to buy?

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