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DJA 790T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJA 790T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,093 miles

slight lift in front king pins

Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,845 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 76,747 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 76,747 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear spring to u bolt mounting rubber missing.

offside front floor pan signs of corrosion

offside rear lower panel corroded

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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DJA 790T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 DJA 790T, 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

How do I check the history of DJA 790T?

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What year was DJA 790T registered?

DJA 790T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DJA 790T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJA 790T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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