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DSD 783V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,667 mi
Last recorded4,667 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSD 783V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 4,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 4,667 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2016 4,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 4,638 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 4,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,748 miles

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 1 Mar 2013 2,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 2,641 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 2,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 1,781 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 951 miles

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

rear foot brake effort low

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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DSD 783V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DSD 783V, 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

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What year was DSD 783V registered?

DSD 783V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DSD 783V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSD 783V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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