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DLD 556J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,845 mi
Last recorded55,845 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLD 556J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,845 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Slight oil leaks from transmission

Slight rear axle oil leaks

Wipers poor

Fail 6 Jun 2018 55,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Fouling steering column (4.11 (c) (i))

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Slight oil leaks from transmission

Slight rear axle oil leaks

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 55,505 miles

n/d/f suspension slight lift

oil leaks

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,117 miles

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

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

oil leaks

passenger seat mechanism worn

Fail 23 Apr 2015 55,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

oil leaks

passenger seat mechanism worn

Pass 24 May 2013 53,982 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,982 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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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DLD 556J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLD 556J, 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.

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What year was DLD 556J registered?

DLD 556J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is DLD 556J safe to buy?

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