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TVB 506T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVB 506T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 55,850 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazards only work one side

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,838 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,021 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,141 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box has had a temporary repair but not blowing

Fail 8 Mar 2013 54,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 51,137 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 47,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,480 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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TVB 506T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,486cc 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 TVB 506T, 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 TVB 506T?

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What year was TVB 506T registered?

TVB 506T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 15 September 1978.

Is TVB 506T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVB 506T 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.

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