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DFM 991S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,910 mi
Last recorded38,910 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFM 991S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,910 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,853 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front suspension bump stops deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,541 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,595 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front tyre worn outer edge 2.0mm

offside front tyre worn outer edge 2.0mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,305 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,145 miles

some play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,557 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,925 miles

rear fog lamp wrong side

tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,392 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 29,382 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DFM 991S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFM 991S, 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 DFM 991S registered?

DFM 991S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is DFM 991S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFM 991S 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.

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