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123 DCH

1974 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

366 mi
Last recorded366 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration123 DCH
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 368 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Live Wire on Exhaust Pipe. (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2011 274 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 4 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti roll touching nearside front lower wishbone/link

offside front brake hose close to top trunnion joint

rear silencer box touching rear spring

when on steering full lock tyres clos to lower shockabsorber securing nuts

Fail 13 Oct 2010

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dashboard dials missing

rear silencer box touching rear spring

when on steering full lock tyres clos to lower shockabsorber securing nuts

front anti roll bar touching nearside front lower wishbone

Fail 17 Aug 2009 10,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside floor pan holed but plated from inside

Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,114 miles

nearside floor pan holed but plated from inside

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 6,114 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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123 DCH is a 1974 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 123 DCH, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 123 DCH registered?

123 DCH is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is 123 DCH safe to buy?

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