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PDH 936F

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,557 mi
Last recorded33,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 936F
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,557 miles

Both headlights max to right

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting near suspension

fuel pipes perished

horn operation suspect

Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,517 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

hand/brake just locks out

vehicle wet when tested

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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PDH 936F is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PDH 936F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PDH 936F?

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What year was PDH 936F registered?

PDH 936F is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is PDH 936F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDH 936F shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDH 936F have outstanding finance?

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