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DGE 943T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

3,142 mi
Last recorded3,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGE 943T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 3,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 984 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 99,236 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 99,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,063 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 98,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,044 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,419 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 91,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 91,607 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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DGE 943T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 DGE 943T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGE 943T registered?

DGE 943T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DGE 943T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGE 943T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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