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TOF 499H

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100 mi
Last recorded100 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOF 499H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 100 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front antiroll bar link dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission filler plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 98,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 97,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,269 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 96,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,322 miles

1/engine/gearbox/axle oil leaks

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 93,745 miles

1/slight oil leaks engine/gearbox & axle

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 93,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 93,191 miles

Both front tyres perished & cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2011 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake lights failed to operate at first but worked continually during test.

oil leak from diff.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 92,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,098 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,719 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 91,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 90,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 90,164 miles

Both rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack

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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TOF 499H is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 TOF 499H, 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 50 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 TOF 499H registered?

TOF 499H is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is TOF 499H safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOF 499H shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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