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TRD 470H

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,247 mi
Last recorded11,247 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRD 470H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 11,247 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 10,422 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 10,335 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 8,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,952 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 7,349 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 6,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 5,853 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 5,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 3,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 1,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 1,028 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 952 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 914 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 529 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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TRD 470H is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TRD 470H, 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 TRD 470H registered?

TRD 470H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 April 1970.

Is TRD 470H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRD 470H shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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