MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight oil leak
slight play on both bottom trunions will require replacing in the next 6 months
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GAE 557N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 GAE 557N, 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 GAE 557N?
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What year was GAE 557N registered?
GAE 557N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 9 October 1974.
Is GAE 557N safe to buy?
The MOT history for GAE 557N 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.
Does GAE 557N have outstanding finance?
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