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DER 521V

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,040 mi
Last recorded44,040 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDER 521V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,965 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 42,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,189 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,472 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,682 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 40,622 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2013 49,366 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 40,366 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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