MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside front tyre perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyres slightly perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres cracking
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres cracking
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TPB 857S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 TPB 857S, 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 TPB 857S registered?
TPB 857S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is TPB 857S safe to buy?
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