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TNA 140J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,513 mi
Last recorded43,513 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNA 140J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,513 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,783 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexy running on full left lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2019 42,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 40,889 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 40,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 40,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,424 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front sills rusting

front floor areas rusting both sides

handbrake mechanism worn

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,424 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front sills rusting

front floor areas rusting both sides

handbrake mechanism worn

Fail 24 Feb 2007 40,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

fuel tank and pipes rusting

hand brake mechanism linkage worn

nearside A post/lower sill/floor area rusting

offside front floor/sill rusting

wipers not self parking

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,309 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

fuel tank and pipes rusting

hand brake mechanism linkage worn

nearside A post/lower sill/floor area rusting

offside front floor/sill rusting

wipers not self parking

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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TNA 140J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 TNA 140J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNA 140J registered?

TNA 140J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is TNA 140J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNA 140J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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