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DRH 411L

1972 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,076 mi
Last recorded2,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRH 411L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 2,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 1,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 1,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 1,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 1,612 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 1,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 1,149 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 660 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34 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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DRH 411L is a 1972 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 DRH 411L, 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 54 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 DRH 411L?

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What year was DRH 411L registered?

DRH 411L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is DRH 411L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRH 411L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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