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TMD 118M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,736 mi
Last recorded11,736 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMD 118M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 11,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight imbalance on the application of the rear service brake.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Slight damage to front number plate.

Slight imbalance on the application of the rear service brake.

Pass 29 May 2012 11,494 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside front top trunion dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside front top trunion dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside front top trunion has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust bobbin broken. Exhaust still adequately supported.

Fail 29 May 2012 11,494 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside front top trunion dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside front top trunion dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside front top trunion has slight play

Rear exhaust bobbin broken. Exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 9 May 2011 11,430 miles

Nearside rear exhaust hanger rubber split. Exhaust still adequately supported.

Nearside washer jet requires cleaning.

Offside rear handbrake rod has slight play in the inner pivot.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,075 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 11,075 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,017 miles

nearside seatbelt slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2008 11,017 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside seatbelt slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2007 10,445 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 10,445 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

light switch needs attention

offside front kingpin lower trunnion to wishbone mounting bush worn

offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring shackle bushes getting soft

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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TMD 118M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 TMD 118M, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TMD 118M registered?

TMD 118M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 17 December 1973.

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