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DCR 480K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,552 mi
Last recorded41,552 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCR 480K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 41,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 41,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 41,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,709 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,281 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 40,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear differential leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,256 miles

slight wear in steering rack.

some corrosion in vehicle structure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,755 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,173 miles

O/S & N/S rear parking brake rod yokes worn

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,639 miles

rear handbrake clevis pins badly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,889 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,209 miles

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 480K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 DCR 480K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DCR 480K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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