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DYD 146T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

38,464 mi
Last recorded38,464 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 146T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 38,464 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

both a posts corroded

engine oil leak

n/s hinge panel corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear axle and o/s half shaft leak

vehicle in poor corroded condition

Pass 15 May 2015 32,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 9 May 2015 32,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake back plate damp

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 May 2014 20,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 20,578 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 12,268 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2013 12,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 1,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 1,143 miles

CO emissions close to limit

centre exhaust mounting weak

front no.plate slightly obscured / not quite vertical

hazard lights flashing fast

slight play in steering rack at os

Fail 26 Jan 2010 1,143 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

CO emissions close to limit

centre exhaust mounting weak

front no.plate slightly obscured / not quite vertical

hazard lights flashing fast

slight play in steering rack at os

Pass 5 Jul 2008 99,906 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 99,901 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,075 miles

slight lift in n/s/f kingpin. †slight play in o/s/f lower fulcrum pin.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 91,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 91,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 91,048 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 91,048 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f shocker arm bush slightly worn

o/s/f tyre outer wall perishing and cracking

o/s/r inner wing in a rusty condition but sound

slight play in n/s of steering rack

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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DYD 146T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 DYD 146T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DYD 146T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 18 September 1978.

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