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DHJ 289B

1964 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,515 mi
Last recorded43,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1964 MG Midget36,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 289B
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,515 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lift on nearside and offside king pins

Fail 15 May 2007 43,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 42,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipe underbonnet loose

play in steering rack

slight exhaust blow front pipe

slight uplift in nearside front kingpin

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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DHJ 289B is a 1964 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1964 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 36,142 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 DHJ 289B, 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 62 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 DHJ 289B registered?

DHJ 289B is a 1964 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1964.

Is DHJ 289B safe to buy?

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