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DFY 716

1938 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1938 MG Midget17,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFY 716
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1938
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,312 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,768 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,149 miles

play in n/s upper king pin

slight play in n/s lower steering joint

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake cable chaffing on main power lead

nearside front kin pin slight play

nearside front kin pin slight play

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,425 miles

front king pins have play

nearside track rod end requires adjustment

slight play in steering box

steering wheel starting to rust

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,398 miles

front king pins have slight play

rear suspension bushes have slight play

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,432 miles

ns/os front inner steering joints very slight play

ns/os front wheel bearings very slight play

ns/os rear wheel bearings very slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,426 miles

Slight play in o/s and n/s King Pins

Fail 20 Aug 2009 56,377 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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DFY 716 is a 1938 MG Midget in Green with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1938 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 17,403 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 DFY 716, 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 88 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 DFY 716 registered?

DFY 716 is a 1938 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1938.

Is DFY 716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFY 716 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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