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TOH 421S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,949 mi
Last recorded85,949 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOH 421S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 85,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 84,869 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 84,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 83,749 miles

Nearside Front king pin worn slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,038 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,215 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 76,191 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 74,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 72,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,879 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 65,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,938 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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
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TOH 421S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOH 421S, 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 TOH 421S registered?

TOH 421S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 December 1977.

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