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TOB 848H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,040 mi
Last recorded4,040 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOB 848H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 4,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 4,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 4,030 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 4,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 3,986 miles

advise oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2009 3,986 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

advise oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 3,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 3,907 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 3,779 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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TOB 848H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TOB 848H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TOB 848H?

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What year was TOB 848H registered?

TOB 848H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 22 January 1970.

Is TOB 848H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOB 848H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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