MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs corroded and worn
Fuel cap sealing ring splitting
Slight oil leaks from transmission
Slight rear axle oil leaks
Wipers poor
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
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)
n/d/f suspension slight lift
oil leaks
slight binding on o/s/r brake
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for DLD 556J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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