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DHO 449K

1971 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,310 mi
Last recorded21,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 449K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 21,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,671 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 20,671 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

bonnet release cable seized

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,931 miles

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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DHO 449K is a 1971 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 DHO 449K, 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 55 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 DHO 449K registered?

DHO 449K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is DHO 449K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHO 449K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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