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TUT 526S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,730 mi
Last recorded41,730 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUT 526S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,730 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 41,730 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,722 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 41,722 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,687 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,666 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,641 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,564 miles

slight play and noise in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2007 41,561 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play and noise in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2006 41,546 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 41,546 miles

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

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

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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TUT 526S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 TUT 526S, 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 49 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 TUT 526S?

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What year was TUT 526S registered?

TUT 526S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TUT 526S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUT 526S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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