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DCG 920S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,585 mi
Last recorded63,585 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCG 920S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,585 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,582 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,395 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in lower trunion n/s

Fail 6 Aug 2008 63,352 miles

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

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

slight play in lower trunion n/s

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 62,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 61,033 miles

fuel pipe corroded

off side sill top corroded

some play/wear in front suspesion joints

Fail 8 Aug 2005 61,033 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

fuel pipe corroded

off side sill top corroded

some play/wear in front suspension joints

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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DCG 920S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DCG 920S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCG 920S registered?

DCG 920S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 1977.

Is DCG 920S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCG 920S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCG 920S have outstanding finance?

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