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TSO 256R

1976 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1976 MG Midget 150061,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 256R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 95,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play steering rack end o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside o/s steering rack boot loose small end

Offside slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 14 Apr 2017 95,251 miles

front bumper beam corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper beam corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,153 miles

handbrake efficiency low

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in front wheel bearings

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Mar 2016 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake efficiency low

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in front wheel bearings

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,236 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 69,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 67,441 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 67,366 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 67,366 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TSO 256R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 61,266 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 TSO 256R, 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 50 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 TSO 256R registered?

TSO 256R is a 1976 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is TSO 256R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSO 256R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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