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TTN 455S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,081 mi
Last recorded8,081 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTN 455S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 8,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 8,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 7,699 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 7,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 6,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 6,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 4,981 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 4,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,486 miles

advise centre exhaust rubber mount starting to split

advise drivers seat small crackin tube bean repaired

advise engine mounts starting to split

advise nearside chassis leg repair

Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,417 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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TTN 455S 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 83.3%.

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 TTN 455S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TTN 455S?

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What year was TTN 455S registered?

TTN 455S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is TTN 455S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTN 455S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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