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DRD 337V

1979 MG Midget

Brown Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,395 mi
Last recorded44,395 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRD 337V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 44,395 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 44,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,285 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 44,257 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,151 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 44,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DRD 337V is a 1979 MG Midget in Brown with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DRD 337V, 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 DRD 337V?

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What year was DRD 337V registered?

DRD 337V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 28 November 1979.

Is DRD 337V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRD 337V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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