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GAD 791N

1974 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,984 mi
Last recorded25,984 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAD 791N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 25,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,946 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside rear axle mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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GAD 791N is a 1974 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 GAD 791N, 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 52 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 GAD 791N?

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What year was GAD 791N registered?

GAD 791N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 14 October 1974.

Is GAD 791N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAD 791N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GAD 791N have outstanding finance?

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