MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
full inspection of brake pipes not possible grease and undersill covered.
some travel on handbrake.
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
full inspection of brake pipes not possible grease and undersill covered.
some travel on handbrake.
full inspection of centre front brake pipe paint covered
handbrake long but effective
slight oil loss
structure sound and secure but some sections slighty corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
full inspection of centre front brake pipe paint covered
handbrake long but effective
slight oil loss
structure sound and secure but some sections slighty corroded
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TOT 170T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 TOT 170T, 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.
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What year was TOT 170T registered?
TOT 170T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is TOT 170T safe to buy?
The MOT history for TOT 170T shows 8 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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