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DCK 291S

1977 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,665 mi
Last recorded16,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 291S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 16,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 16,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 16,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 16,664 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 16,427 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 22 May 2017 16,426 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 14,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 12,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 71,267 miles

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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DCK 291S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCK 291S, 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 DCK 291S registered?

DCK 291S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 16 August 1977.

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