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DDN 927S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDN 927S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 80,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 80,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

head lamp main beam teletale not working

slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,304 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

head lamp main beam teletale not working

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,080 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 79,847 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,721 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,527 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nsf track arm

Fail 29 Mar 2008 79,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Oil leak

slight play in nsf track arm

Pass 24 Apr 2007 79,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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DDN 927S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 DDN 927S, 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 49 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 DDN 927S registered?

DDN 927S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is DDN 927S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDN 927S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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