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DFD 357J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFD 357J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2014 95,512 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 95,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 94,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 94,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 94,085 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 93,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 92,897 miles

rear fuel hose to fuel pump starting to perish

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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DFD 357J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 DFD 357J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFD 357J registered?

DFD 357J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is DFD 357J safe to buy?

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