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DCG 890S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,257 mi
Last recorded52,257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 890S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 52,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 52,011 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 51,840 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust mounting off

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FUEL HOSES BADLY DETERIATED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust mounting off

Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,472 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 62,472 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear mechanical brake component tight to turn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,589 miles

CORROSION IN BULK HEAD AND PARTS OF FLOOR , OFFSIDE AIM ON LOWER LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,589 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION IN BULK HEAD AND PARTS OF FLOOR , OFFSIDE AIM ON LOWER LIMMIT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,243 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 61,243 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 60,561 miles

both front king pins worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 60,174 miles

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF FLOOR , BOTH FRONT LOWER KING PINS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMEN T , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 15 Dec 2005 60,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF FLOOR . BOTH FRONT LOWER KING PINS WORN . ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST †

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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DCG 890S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 DCG 890S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCG 890S registered?

DCG 890S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 8 August 1977.

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