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TWD 550R

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

11,020 mi
Last recorded11,020 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWD 550R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 11,020 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,662 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 10,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,161 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 9,161 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 8,905 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,622 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 8,599 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,263 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 8,263 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

propshaft u/j worn [rear]

Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,121 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 7,121 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,517 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings...slight blow from centre to rear box join..wear in o/s/r shackle bushes...slight play in n/s/f king pin

Fail 1 Sep 2008 6,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front wheel bearings...slight blow from centre to rear box join..wear in o/s/r shackle bushes...slight play in n/s/f king pin

Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,592 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 5,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 4,604 miles

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin.

Slight movement in offside rear lower spring eye bushes.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 4,007 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 4,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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TWD 550R is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TWD 550R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TWD 550R registered?

TWD 550R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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