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TPD 572S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,512 mi
Last recorded12,512 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 572S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 12,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 10,430 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 7,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 5,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012
Pass 26 Mar 2011 1,757 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,664 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 99,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 99,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,479 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 94,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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TPD 572S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPD 572S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPD 572S registered?

TPD 572S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TPD 572S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPD 572S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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