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TPW 455R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,227 mi
Last recorded84,227 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPW 455R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 84,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 84,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 84,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch fluid bottle empty

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 83,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 83,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,104 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,783 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,778 miles

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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TPW 455R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue 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 TPW 455R, 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 TPW 455R registered?

TPW 455R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 19 May 1977.

Is TPW 455R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPW 455R 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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