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TVV 516R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,560 mi
Last recorded33,560 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 516R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 33,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 33,486 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,229 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 33,227 miles

Central Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 33,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2010 33,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,084 miles

Little remaining reserve travel- handbrake.

Offside rear damper sweating

Slight play- offside front king pin

Fail 17 Jun 2009 33,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Little remaining reserve travel- handbrake.

Offside rear damper sweating

Slight play- offside front king pin

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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TVV 516R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVV 516R, 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

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What year was TVV 516R registered?

TVV 516R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 12 July 1977.

Is TVV 516R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVV 516R shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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