MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower leaf spring rebound strap split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Vehicle Identification Number incomplete has not been stamped onto chassis plate (6.3.5a)
slight oil residue around oil filter housing hose couplings
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp mainbeam (1.7.5c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBL 817V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 DBL 817V, 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
How do I check the history of DBL 817V?
You can check the full history of DBL 817V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DBL 817V registered?
DBL 817V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1979.
Is DBL 817V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBL 817V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DBL 817V have outstanding finance?
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