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TKY 277S

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKY 277S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lift in the offside front kingpin

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2007 95,302 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lift in the offside front kingpin

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2006 94,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 93,938 miles

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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TKY 277S is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKY 277S, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TKY 277S registered?

TKY 277S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 19 January 1978.

Is TKY 277S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKY 277S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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