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TYH 820S

1978 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,089 mi
Last recorded81,089 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 820S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,089 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 81,089 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,913 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,577 miles

Nearside rear exhaust mounting split advise replacement

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,388 miles

Nearside rear exhaust rubber mounting split advise replacement

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,340 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear and offside rear exhaust mountings slightly deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,146 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,897 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,848 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 79,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front u/j worn to excess

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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TYH 820S is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TYH 820S, 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 TYH 820S registered?

TYH 820S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is TYH 820S safe to buy?

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