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DDX 224T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,642 mi
Last recorded1,642 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDX 224T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 1,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 1,282 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 1 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 99,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,318 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,780 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 97,773 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,293 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 97,293 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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
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DDX 224T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DDX 224T, 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

How do I check the history of DDX 224T?

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What year was DDX 224T registered?

DDX 224T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 17 October 1978.

Is DDX 224T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDX 224T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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