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GAN 165D

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,982 mi
Last recorded62,982 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAN 165D
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,982 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 62,982 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure trunion bolt missing (2.2.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,982 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill holed in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,871 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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GAN 165D is a 1973 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 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 GAN 165D, 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 53 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 GAN 165D?

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What year was GAN 165D registered?

GAN 165D is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is GAN 165D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAN 165D 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.

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