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DWU 20H

1970 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,955 mi
Last recorded67,955 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWU 20H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,955 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 67,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,723 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers side floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 65,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 65,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,347 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,304 miles

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY BRAKE PEDAL

WELDING HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,304 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY BRAKE PEDAL

WELDING HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,986 miles

slight blow exhaust

slight play both front wheel bearings

underneath heavily undersealed

welded patches heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,329 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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DWU 20H is a 1970 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DWU 20H, 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 DWU 20H?

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What year was DWU 20H registered?

DWU 20H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is DWU 20H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWU 20H shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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