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DTT 900L

1973 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,165 mi
Last recorded19,165 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTT 900L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 18,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,268 miles

oil leak from n/s , o/s half shafts

Fail 13 Oct 2016 18,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from n/s , o/s half shafts

Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,946 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,723 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear near side wheel seal slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,038 miles

slight play in king pins near side and off side

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,958 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,681 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 16,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively 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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DTT 900L is a 1973 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 DTT 900L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DTT 900L registered?

DTT 900L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is DTT 900L safe to buy?

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