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DPF 75J

1970 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,491 mi
Last recorded35,491 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPF 75J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 35,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged bracket hitting chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/r spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in kingpins

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylender (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in kingpins

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 38,475 miles

general corrosion patches deteriorated

offside front chassis rail area corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion patches deteriorated

offside front chassis rail area corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 35,345 miles

front and rear welding patches partially deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2013 35,328 miles

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

front and rear welding patches partially deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2012 34,787 miles

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

both rear leaf spring bushes slightly perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 34,052 miles

advise front number plate

advise front panel corroded

advise o/s/f tyre side wall perished and splitting

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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DPF 75J is a 1970 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 DPF 75J, 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 56 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 DPF 75J registered?

DPF 75J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 15 September 1970.

Is DPF 75J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPF 75J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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