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DAU 771L

1971 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,163 mi
Last recorded28,163 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAU 771L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 28,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 27,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 26,288 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 26,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking front carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,216 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 25,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 25,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,757 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,744 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 22,608 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,484 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 22,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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DAU 771L is a 1971 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 DAU 771L, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAU 771L registered?

DAU 771L is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DAU 771L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAU 771L shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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