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DOH 53K

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,433 mi
Last recorded10,433 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOH 53K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,433 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 10,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror

slight play at n/s/f hub

wiper rubber

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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DOH 53K is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 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 DOH 53K, 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 50 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 DOH 53K registered?

DOH 53K is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 23 August 1976.

Is DOH 53K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOH 53K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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