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DFN 919L

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,187 mi
Last recorded40,187 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 919L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,515 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

both rear axle straps split

handbrake travel becoming long

holes in lower boot floor

nearside front tyre slight cut/split in outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2013 39,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

both rear axle straps split

handbrake travel becoming long

holes in lower boot floor

nearside front tyre slight cut/split in outer sidewall

Fail 15 May 2013 39,510 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 38,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,158 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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DFN 919L is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 DFN 919L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFN 919L registered?

DFN 919L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is DFN 919L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFN 919L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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