MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
track rod ends very close to wheels
slight bind to front brakes
track rod ends very close to wheels
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight bind to front brakes
track rod ends very close to wheels
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint king pin (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TYA 161 is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 TYA 161, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TYA 161 registered?
TYA 161 is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1974.
Is TYA 161 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TYA 161 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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