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TTF 958S

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,650 mi
Last recorded16,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTF 958S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 16,650 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 16,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 16,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification link arm locking nuts loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail fouling on suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 16,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,672 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,456 miles

chassis has been modified but not weakend

front wipers in poor condition

slight rear wheel bearing roughness/noise

Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,450 miles

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

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

chassis has been modified but not weakend

front wipers in poor condition

slight rear wheel bearing roughness/noise

Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,772 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 11,766 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 11,757 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TTF 958S is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TTF 958S, 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 TTF 958S registered?

TTF 958S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is TTF 958S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTF 958S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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