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GAE 557N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAE 557N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,438 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 94,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2009 94,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 94,339 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 94,339 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,112 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 94,111 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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