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DTO 146B

2001 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Midget33,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 146B
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,625 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 68,622 miles

Offside Front trunion slight play/lift

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 68,561 miles

O/S/R Wheel bearing loose.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,497 miles

Oil leak.

Wear in both rear wheel bearings.

Headlight/mainbeam fault (suspect fusebox).

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 68,354 miles

rear wheel splines worn slightly on hubs

Fail 28 Apr 2012

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2011 68,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,285 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 67,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2010 67,922 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,115 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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DTO 146B is a 2001 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 33,851 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 DTO 146B, 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 25 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DTO 146B registered?

DTO 146B is a 2001 MG Midget, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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