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DMO 101J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,171 mi
Last recorded19,171 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMO 101J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,171 miles

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

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 24 May 2016 18,799 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion to under body and inner wing areas

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,657 miles

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

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

underseal to underbody

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,221 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 23 Mar 2013 477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,391 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 13,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DMO 101J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMO 101J, 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 DMO 101J registered?

DMO 101J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is DMO 101J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMO 101J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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