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TWX 180R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96 mi
Last recorded96 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWX 180R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 99,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,177 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 99,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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TWX 180R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWX 180R, 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 TWX 180R registered?

TWX 180R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is TWX 180R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWX 180R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TWX 180R have outstanding finance?

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