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TCD 768J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,063 mi
Last recorded28,063 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 768J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,063 miles

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 27,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2015 24,788 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,784 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 21,485 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in both front tronions

Fail 2 May 2014 21,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play in both front tronions

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 21,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,669 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,802 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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TCD 768J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TCD 768J, 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.

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What year was TCD 768J registered?

TCD 768J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 24 September 1970.

Is TCD 768J safe to buy?

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