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TPP 223J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,862 mi
Last recorded43,862 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPP 223J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,862 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 43,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,471 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 41,221 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 39,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 39,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 39,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F king pins

Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,228 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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TPP 223J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TPP 223J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPP 223J registered?

TPP 223J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 16 October 1970.

Is TPP 223J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPP 223J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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