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DYB 444X

1982 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,728 mi
Last recorded70,728 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 MG Midget51,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 444X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 70,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 20 Apr 2021 70,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking under dash (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,500 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,294 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 68,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 67,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 66,697 miles

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

vehicle underside heavily undersealed + getting rusty in places

Fail 8 May 2013 66,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NOTE braided type brake hoses fitted

vehicle underside heavily undersealed + getting rusty in places

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,170 miles

NOTE braided brake hoses

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Vehicle underside rusty in some places

Pass 20 May 2011 65,408 miles

area behind front valence getting rusty

braided type brake hoses fitted

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches getting rusty

slight oil leak

vehicle under side getting rusty in some places and heavily under sealed in others

Fail 13 May 2011 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

area behind front valence getting rusty

braided type brake hoses fitted

coolant leak, rad. hose

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches getting rusty

slight oil leak

throttle pedal stiff

vehicle under side getting rusty in some places and heavily under sealed in others

Pass 20 May 2010 64,683 miles

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

Oil leak

rear of front valence getting rusty

vehicle underside getting rusty + heavily undersealed in places

Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

NOTE underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE rear of front valance getting rusty

STRONGLY ADVISE rust hole in n/s front floor panel, not testable area

check fuel pipe mountings over gearbox

under side of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,284 miles

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

NOTE vehicle underside undersealed & rusty

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE front anti-roll bar touching suspension arm

STRONGLY ADVISE rust hole in n/s front floor panel, not testable area

n/s front inner wing rusted & holed, not testable area

n/s reverse lamp not working

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2009 63,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NOTE braided brake hoses fitted

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE front anti-roll bar touching suspension arm

STRONGLY ADVISE rust hole in n/s front floor panel, not testable area

n/s front inner wing rusted & holed, not testable area

n/s reverse lamp not working

rear of front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

vehicle underside getting very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,758 miles

"Aeroquip" brake hoses fitted

Advise replace hazard warning lights switch

Battery insecure

Exhaust rubbing on N/S/R shock absorber mounting bolt

Front anti-roll bar rubbing on lower shock absorber brackets

Telescopic type shock absorbers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

"Aeroquip" brake hoses fitted

Advise replace hazard warning lights switch

Battery insecure

Exhaust rubbing on N/S/R shock absorber mounting bolt

Front anti-roll bar rubbing on lower shock absorber brackets

Telescopic type shock absorbers fitted

Washer on O/S/F lower suspension not located correctly

Pass 1 May 2007 60,440 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 60,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,970 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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DYB 444X is a 1982 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1982 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 51,223 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 DYB 444X, 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 44 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYB 444X registered?

DYB 444X is a 1982 MG Midget, first registered on 19 May 1982.

Is DYB 444X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYB 444X shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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