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TNE 778K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

800 mi
Last recorded800 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNE 778K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of car extensively welded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 757 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside off vehicle extensively welded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 286 miles

Slight play in the font wheels.

Slight play in the rear wheels.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 283 miles

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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TNE 778K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 TNE 778K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNE 778K registered?

TNE 778K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is TNE 778K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNE 778K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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