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DEC 271S

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,024 mi
Last recorded36,024 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 271S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,024 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,362 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,537 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside body / chassis corroded (near exhaust down pipe)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,537 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside body / chassis corroded (near exhaust down pipe)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011
Fail 18 Jul 2011 29,267 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,085 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 27,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 26,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,148 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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DEC 271S is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DEC 271S, 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

How do I check the history of DEC 271S?

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What year was DEC 271S registered?

DEC 271S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is DEC 271S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 271S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEC 271S have outstanding finance?

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