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DCR 352W

1981 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,324 mi
Last recorded72,324 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 352W
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

floor getting thin in foot wells

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,322 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

floor getting thin in foot wells

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,381 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 71,381 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Near side rear tyre cracked and in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,431 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 70,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DCR 352W is a 1981 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 DCR 352W, 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 45 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 DCR 352W registered?

DCR 352W is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is DCR 352W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCR 352W 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.

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