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DCP 847S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,202 mi
Last recorded74,202 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCP 847S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 73,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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DCP 847S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DCP 847S, 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

How do I check the history of DCP 847S?

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What year was DCP 847S registered?

DCP 847S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is DCP 847S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCP 847S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCP 847S have outstanding finance?

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