MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corroded front & rear valence
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion on front valance
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
corrosion on front valance
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DBR 520S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Gold with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBR 520S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DBR 520S?
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What year was DBR 520S registered?
DBR 520S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is DBR 520S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBR 520S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DBR 520S have outstanding finance?
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