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TVT 379R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,803 mi
Last recorded76,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVT 379R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 75,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,753 miles

Exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,693 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,029 miles

Advise replacement of indicator flasher relay - flash rate higher than normal

Both steering rack gaitors deteriorated

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes both sides - advise re-condition or replace steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,029 miles

Advise replacement of indicator flasher relay - flash rate higher than normal

Both steering rack gaitors deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack bushes both sides - advise re-condition or replace steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,428 miles

offside front lower trunion has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2007 70,426 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2006 69,215 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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TVT 379R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TVT 379R, 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.

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What year was TVT 379R registered?

TVT 379R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 3 June 1977.

Is TVT 379R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVT 379R shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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