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DMJ 661T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,510 mi
Last recorded73,510 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 661T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,907 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 72,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 72,419 miles

reverse lamps not working

slight bind on rear off side brake

slight play in near side king pin

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,558 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,963 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,587 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,586 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2006 70,527 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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DMJ 661T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 DMJ 661T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DMJ 661T registered?

DMJ 661T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 30 November 1978.

Is DMJ 661T safe to buy?

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