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TSX 230K

1972 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,318 mi
Last recorded93,318 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 230K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,318 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,104 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 93,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,550 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 91,921 miles

NSF WHEEL BEARING MAKING A NOISE BUT NOT ROUGH

NSR FRONT SPRING EYE BUSH HAS MOVEMENT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,840 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF WHEEL BEARING MAKING A NOISE BUT NOT ROUGH

NSR FRONT SPRING EYE BUSH HAS MOVEMENT BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,024 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 90,997 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

N/S/R & O/S/R & O/S F tyres have cracks in sidewalls caused by age

Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,145 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 90,141 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 90,129 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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TSX 230K is a 1972 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 TSX 230K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSX 230K registered?

TSX 230K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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