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DYL 914J

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,568 mi
Last recorded14,568 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYL 914J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 14,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 10,542 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 9,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,037 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 8,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,787 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,773 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2008 6,757 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,749 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 6,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,616 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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DYL 914J is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DYL 914J, 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 DYL 914J registered?

DYL 914J is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 3 September 1970.

Is DYL 914J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYL 914J shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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