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DTN 964K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,598 mi
Last recorded13,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTN 964K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 13,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 13,588 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,520 miles

rear axle has slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Fail 28 May 2016 13,477 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of front cross member (2.4.A.3)

rear axle has slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front kingpins have slight lift

Fail 21 May 2015 13,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s & n/s front kingpins have slight lift

Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,336 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 12,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,997 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,993 miles

back brakes tight on rotation

Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,957 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes could not be fully checked due to heavy coating of underseal

play in n/s &o/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,943 miles

oil leak

welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

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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DTN 964K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DTN 964K, 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.

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What year was DTN 964K registered?

DTN 964K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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