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DLT 589J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLT 589J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,541 miles

n/s/f steering rack end has slight play

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,092 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,505 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 92,902 miles

battery insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,902 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

battery insecure

slight exhaust blow from downpipe

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 85,445 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 85,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,115 miles

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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DLT 589J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLT 589J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLT 589J registered?

DLT 589J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is DLT 589J safe to buy?

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