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DDA 741V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

22,670 mi
Last recorded22,670 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDA 741V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 22,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to body, underside of vehicle, front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 22,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside and front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Fail 8 Aug 2024 22,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch x 2 patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside, body, front and rear steering suspension and braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and braking steering suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,139 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 22,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 21,485 miles

front suspension corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,291 miles

corrosion to underside

front suspension corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight play in front shocks

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,216 miles

front suspension corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight play in front shocks

underside and inner wings corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 21,216 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension corroded

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight play in front shocks

underside and inner wings corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 21,181 miles

All front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

both front shocks slight play

both outer sills slight corrosion

fuel tank corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 21,177 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

both front shocks slight play

both outer sills slight corrosion

All front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,955 miles

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 20,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,624 miles

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

oter sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,682 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 19,682 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front inner wings holed

Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,363 miles

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

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

n/s/and o/s/front inner wings corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 17,368 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/and o/s/front inner wings corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,686 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s front chassis has corrosion

n/s and o/s inner wings have corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2013 14,686 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s front chassis has corrosion

n/s and o/s inner wings have corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,190 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 13,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 12,894 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 12,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings corried but not within 30 cm of load bearing area

Pass 4 Feb 2010 12,265 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 12,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2008 11,834 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 11,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 7,865 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 7,865 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f inner wing corried

Pass 19 May 2006 5,416 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 5,459 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DDA 741V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 DDA 741V, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DDA 741V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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