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DMR 186L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMR 186L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 64,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 64,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,610 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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DMR 186L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 DMR 186L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DMR 186L?

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What year was DMR 186L registered?

DMR 186L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is DMR 186L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMR 186L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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