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TNU 102R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,676 mi
Last recorded26,676 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNU 102R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 26,676 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure floor pan corroded. (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut,sill,floor,inner rear wheel arch area. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut area. (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rails to floor areas. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear spring-floor front fixings ,n/s/r chassis rear of spring area. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both front inner wing areas.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 26,218 miles

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

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

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 25,643 miles

general corrosion around all suspension mounts

o/s/r axle leaking oil

Fail 8 Oct 2012 25,633 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion around all suspension mounts

o/s/r axle leaking oil

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,723 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in both sides steering rack knuckles

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,582 miles

near-side rear brake starting to bind

vehicle chassis extensively welded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,178 miles

extensive welding repairs to vehicle

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,599 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 23,576 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 23,341 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 23,331 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front cross member corroded at bumper mountings

fuel pipes corroded at rear

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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TNU 102R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TNU 102R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNU 102R registered?

TNU 102R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 June 1977.

Is TNU 102R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNU 102R 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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