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DDH 901T

1978 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,464 mi
Last recorded82,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDH 901T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,464 miles

Nearside Front slight play steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,461 miles

Emissions not tested engine running so badly emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective broken up and not secure (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure not bolted in (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat insecure not bolted in position (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front slight play steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,461 miles

all tyres poor / worn

underside of car poor

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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DDH 901T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DDH 901T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDH 901T registered?

DDH 901T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 27 October 1978.

Is DDH 901T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDH 901T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DDH 901T have outstanding finance?

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