MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
fuel geuge wireing insicure
rear exhaust box mounting fixed solid to body
slight play in nearside king pin
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
fuel geuge wireing insicure
rear exhaust box mounting fixed solid to body
slight play in nearside king pin
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DCX 280S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DCX 280S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DCX 280S?
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What year was DCX 280S registered?
DCX 280S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 September 1977.
Is DCX 280S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DCX 280S 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 DCX 280S have outstanding finance?
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