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DUC 228J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 228J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,336 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded slightly

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner and outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2016 61,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,398 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,157 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,413 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 59,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,518 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 58,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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DUC 228J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 DUC 228J, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DUC 228J registered?

DUC 228J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is DUC 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUC 228J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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