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DHN 104T

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 104T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 97,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 97,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower BODY PANEL STUCTURE EXCESS CORROSION

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,768 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,540 miles

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

corrosion around o/s/r leaf spring hanger

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner valances

front panel corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,540 miles

corrosion around o/s/r leaf spring hanger

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner valances

front panel corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,349 miles

CORROSION ON FLOOR SECTIONS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S KING PINS

Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,069 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,056 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION ON O/S/R INNER WING

FRONT LOWER PANEL CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2006 95,452 miles

UNDERSIDE BEGINING TO CORRODE

Fail 8 Jun 2006 95,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2005 94,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 94,702 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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DHN 104T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHN 104T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHN 104T registered?

DHN 104T is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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