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DOL 171

1937 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,426 mi
Last recorded4,426 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1937 MG Midget7,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOL 171
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1937
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 3,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,378 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 2,374 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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DOL 171 is a 1937 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1937 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 7,589 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 DOL 171, 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 89 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DOL 171?

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What year was DOL 171 registered?

DOL 171 is a 1937 MG Midget, first registered on 22 September 1937.

Is DOL 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOL 171 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DOL 171 have outstanding finance?

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