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DHJ 585K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,355 mi
Last recorded60,355 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 585K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,355 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 60,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,094 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 59,061 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 58,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 58,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 58,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads missing from calipers.caliper pistons touching discs.

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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DHJ 585K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DHJ 585K, 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 DHJ 585K registered?

DHJ 585K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is DHJ 585K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 585K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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