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DJR 371K

1972 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,356 mi
Last recorded20,356 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJR 371K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 20,356 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 20,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,148 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 2,014 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,843 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,723 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 15,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 13,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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DJR 371K is a 1972 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DJR 371K, 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

How do I check the history of DJR 371K?

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What year was DJR 371K registered?

DJR 371K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is DJR 371K safe to buy?

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