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DBL 817V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,297 mi
Last recorded52,297 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 817V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,948 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 51,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,721 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 51,718 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 51,546 miles

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) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,361 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 51,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 51,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,811 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,515 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 50,502 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,855 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 49,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,293 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,293 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 48,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 48,063 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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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?

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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.

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