MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s rear axle check strap broken
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear suspension support strap poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some lift in O/S king pin
Some play in N/S king pin bottom bush
some play in O/S front lower trunion
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front lower(both) suspension arm slight play in pin or bush
nearside front tyre very thin on inside edge.
rear leaf spring has slight play in shackle.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
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DLS 637J is a 1971 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DLS 637J, 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 DLS 637J registered?
DLS 637J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 13 January 1971.
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