MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1b)
offside rear hub slight seepage
Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panels (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)
offside rear hub slight seepage
slight play in both front king pins
slight play in both front king pins
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Coolant leak
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DER 521V is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DER 521V, 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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What year was DER 521V registered?
DER 521V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1979.
Is DER 521V safe to buy?
The MOT history for DER 521V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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