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TPL 260M

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,705 mi
Last recorded99,705 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 260M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 99,705 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in both front trunnion's

Fail 12 May 2023 99,705 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in both front trunnion's

Pass 19 Apr 2022 99,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,904 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 94,015 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 92,319 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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TPL 260M is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 TPL 260M, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TPL 260M registered?

TPL 260M is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TPL 260M safe to buy?

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