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TWF 151H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,132 mi
Last recorded17,132 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWF 151H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2020 17,132 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure joint on steering rack loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing on bulkhead in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing by bulkhead in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in king pin bushes

Nearside Rear wing not welded to body on front lower edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,521 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fixed seats for year

vehicle heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 May 2012 16,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,777 miles

neaside front wheelbearing slight noise

Fail 31 May 2011 15,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

neaside front wheelbearing slight noise

Fail 13 Apr 2011 17,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front wheelbearing slight noise

slight play on nearside front lower trunion

small hole in offside outer sill

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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TWF 151H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 TWF 151H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TWF 151H registered?

TWF 151H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 19 February 1970.

Is TWF 151H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWF 151H shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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