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DWE 881H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWE 881H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,015 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2014 11,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 11,912 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

some brake distortionon the n/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,360 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lift in nearside front king pin

slight lift in offside front king pin

Fail 17 Feb 2012 11,338 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,924 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,400 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 10,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 109,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,762 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 9,762 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,762 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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DWE 881H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DWE 881H, 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 DWE 881H registered?

DWE 881H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 March 1970.

Is DWE 881H safe to buy?

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