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DWD 128T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 128T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,670 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 80,659 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,214 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,047 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,045 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,925 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 79,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,856 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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DWD 128T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DWD 128T, 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 DWD 128T registered?

DWD 128T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is DWD 128T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWD 128T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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