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TTD 23T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,381 mi
Last recorded9,381 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTD 23T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 9,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 8,461 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,338 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 8,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 8,003 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 7,963 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,105 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
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TTD 23T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 TTD 23T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTD 23T registered?

TTD 23T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TTD 23T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTD 23T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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