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506 GOK

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

10,615 mi
Last recorded10,615 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration506 GOK
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 10,615 miles

Oil leak heavy engine oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 9,760 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 8,809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 7,489 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 6,802 miles

Oil leak

exhaust joints leaking

small leak from damage to exhaust header

Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,308 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 6,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake drum rubbing on back plate

Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,759 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 5,737 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 5,422 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 5,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

stalk cover missing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,695 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 4,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 3,549 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s inner rack ball joint.

Fail 6 Apr 2007 3,549 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s inner rack ball joint.

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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506 GOK is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 506 GOK, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 506 GOK registered?

506 GOK is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 1 September 1975.

Is 506 GOK safe to buy?

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