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DNE 433T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNE 433T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,773 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,044 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 86,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,321 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 85,321 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,627 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 84,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 84,593 miles

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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DNE 433T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNE 433T, 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

How do I check the history of DNE 433T?

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What year was DNE 433T registered?

DNE 433T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is DNE 433T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNE 433T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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