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DDH 477T

1978 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,622 mi
Last recorded57,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 477T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,497 miles

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 22 Jun 2017 57,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,640 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 56,599 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,541 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drive shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Fail 21 May 2014 55,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drive shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2013 53,990 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,440 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 52,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak from bottom hose area

Pass 12 May 2011 51,170 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 51,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 49,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,734 miles

Hazard light switch loose.

Pass 20 May 2008 48,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 46,638 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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DDH 477T is a 1978 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DDH 477T, 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.

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What year was DDH 477T registered?

DDH 477T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is DDH 477T safe to buy?

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