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DWP 27J

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,754 mi
Last recorded2,754 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 27J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 2,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 2,436 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 2,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 1,658 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 1,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,511 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 78,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 76,384 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 72,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DWP 27J is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DWP 27J, 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

How do I check the history of DWP 27J?

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What year was DWP 27J registered?

DWP 27J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 5 August 1970.

Is DWP 27J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWP 27J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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