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TNB 313R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,326 mi
Last recorded94,326 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNB 313R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,017 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,016 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative only o/s working (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,453 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 93,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 93,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 92,414 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,543 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 90,543 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TNB 313R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TNB 313R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNB 313R registered?

TNB 313R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is TNB 313R safe to buy?

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