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TPK 590S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,110 mi
Last recorded14,110 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 590S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 14,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 13,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 12,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 10,948 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 10,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 9,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 8,603 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,960 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 6,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear axel straps broken

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 10 Apr 2013 4,636 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 4,636 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,325 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 4,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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TPK 590S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TPK 590S, 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 TPK 590S registered?

TPK 590S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 2 September 1977.

Is TPK 590S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPK 590S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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