MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear leaf spring corroded both
fail retest by mistake
Front Fuel system component leaking at carb pipe (7.2.3)
Rear leaf spring corroded both
Front Fuel system component leaking at carb pipe (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear leaf spring corroded both
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both leaf springs (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
adv both front king pin slight play
adv both side front king pin
adv slight play both front kingpin
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?
Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DLG 803S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLG 803S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DLG 803S registered?
DLG 803S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 29 March 1978.
Is DLG 803S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DLG 803S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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