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TPL 470S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,871 mi
Last recorded96,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 470S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,291 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 94,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,704 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 91,474 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 91,471 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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TPL 470S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TPL 470S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPL 470S registered?

TPL 470S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 October 1977.

Is TPL 470S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPL 470S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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