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TMU 654S

1978 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,404 mi
Last recorded48,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMU 654S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,801 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 47,801 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,793 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 47,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,783 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 47,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,120 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,120 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,143 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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TMU 654S is a 1978 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TMU 654S, 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

How do I check the history of TMU 654S?

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What year was TMU 654S registered?

TMU 654S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is TMU 654S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMU 654S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TMU 654S have outstanding finance?

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