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DRJ 843L

1989 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

475 mi
Last recorded475 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 MG Midget51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 843L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88 miles

new speedo fitted tyres osr4mm osf4mm nsr3mm nsf6mm

Pass 26 Jul 2016 32 miles

new speedo fitted

osr4mm osf5mm nsr3mm nsf5mm

Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,768 miles

tread depths osf,5mm,osr,4mm,nsf,5mm,nsr3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,447 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,189 miles

both floors corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,392 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,464 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 30,331 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,747 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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DRJ 843L is a 1989 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1989 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 DRJ 843L, 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 37 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 DRJ 843L registered?

DRJ 843L is a 1989 MG Midget, first registered on 6 December 1989.

Is DRJ 843L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRJ 843L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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