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DPH 228

1936 MG Midget

Black Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,596 mi
Last recorded20,596 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1936 MG Midget11,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPH 228
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,504 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,281 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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DPH 228 is a 1936 MG Midget in Black with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1936 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 11,238 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 DPH 228, 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 90 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 DPH 228?

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What year was DPH 228 registered?

DPH 228 is a 1936 MG Midget, first registered on 6 March 1936.

Is DPH 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPH 228 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DPH 228 have outstanding finance?

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