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GAW 151M

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,633 mi
Last recorded15,633 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 151M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,633 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 15,623 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,427 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 15,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,303 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 15,298 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,509 miles

Dip switch not working every time

Offside headlight aim low

Fail 23 Jun 2014 14,509 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Dip switch not working every time

Offside headlight aim low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,776 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 13,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 13,111 miles

nearside front and offside front wheel bearings have slight play .

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber rubbers are starting to perish.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,285 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 11,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,430 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s rear footbrake reading low efficiency

n/s rear handbrake efficiency low and does not lock up wheel

o/s front wheel bearing has play in it

o/s rear handbrake does not lock up wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2006 9,799 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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GAW 151M is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GAW 151M, 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.

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What year was GAW 151M registered?

GAW 151M is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1973.

Is GAW 151M safe to buy?

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