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TMM 820M

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,399 mi
Last recorded41,399 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMM 820M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 41,399 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Corrosion to front crossmember

Corrosion to front crossmember

Corrosion to front crossmember

Corrosion to front crossmember

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has age related cracks in sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Speedometer loose

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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TMM 820M is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 TMM 820M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TMM 820M?

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What year was TMM 820M registered?

TMM 820M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 December 1973.

Is TMM 820M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMM 820M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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