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DAD 344T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,295 mi
Last recorded72,295 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 344T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,848 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,084 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper + lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine/gearbox + rear diff

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on engine,gearbox + rear diff

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,847 miles

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

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,676 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,220 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in both front king pins

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & rear diff

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,962 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leaks on engine,gearbox & rear diff

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,747 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak on engine + gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,031 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,479 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 67,277 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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DAD 344T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 DAD 344T, 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 47 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 DAD 344T registered?

DAD 344T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is DAD 344T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAD 344T shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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