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DFU 219L

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

6,135 mi
Last recorded6,135 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFU 219L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 6,135 miles

Advise under body corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2017 6,135 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Advise under body corrosion

Both front tyres age cracking and low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2016 6,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,092 miles

Advise offside front tyre some age cracking to walls.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 6,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise offside front tyre some age cracking to walls.

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

Pass 9 May 2013 6,064 miles

Advise coolant leak on engine ?

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 6,014 miles

slight play in o/s king pin slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 19 Apr 2012 6,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s king pin slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 May 2011 5,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,917 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 3,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 2,517 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 2 May 2006 2,445 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 2,445 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/rear drum slightly damp

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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DFU 219L is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFU 219L, 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.

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What year was DFU 219L registered?

DFU 219L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is DFU 219L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFU 219L shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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