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DTE 808J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,244 mi
Last recorded8,244 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTE 808J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 8,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various - Engine, Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 7,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 6,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 6,083 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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DTE 808J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 DTE 808J, 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 55 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 DTE 808J?

You can check the full history of DTE 808J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DTE 808J registered?

DTE 808J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is DTE 808J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTE 808J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTE 808J have outstanding finance?

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