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DDC 76T

1978 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDC 76T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 92,475 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 92,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside beam image poor

Pass 16 May 2014 89,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,288 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 87,288 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,981 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,201 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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DDC 76T is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 DDC 76T, 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 48 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 DDC 76T registered?

DDC 76T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DDC 76T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDC 76T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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