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DKN 561T

1979 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKN 561T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,038 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 96,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 95,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 95,802 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 95,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 95,256 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2014 95,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,765 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 93,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wiperblades poor

Fail 15 Mar 2010 92,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiperblades poor

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 91,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear axla strap slighty ckracking

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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DKN 561T is a 1979 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DKN 561T, 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 DKN 561T registered?

DKN 561T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 5 May 1979.

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