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TSL 459

2001 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,200 mi
Last recorded60,200 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Midget33,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 459
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,200 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 51,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 49,807 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,352 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,341 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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TSL 459 is a 2001 MG Midget in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 33,851 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 TSL 459, 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 25 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSL 459 registered?

TSL 459 is a 2001 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is TSL 459 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSL 459 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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