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GBH 728K

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

13,652 mi
Last recorded13,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBH 728K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 13,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,113 miles

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 29 Jun 2015 12,113 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 10 Jul 2013 11,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to fuully inspect under side of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,006 miles

Unable to fuully inspect under side of vehicle due to coating applied

Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f disc catches slightly on full right lock

screen sratches in zone a from worn blade

Fail 11 May 2010 10,084 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f disc catches slightly on full right lock

screen sratches in zone a from worn blade

Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,111 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,671 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 8,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GBH 728K is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 GBH 728K, 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 54 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 GBH 728K registered?

GBH 728K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is GBH 728K safe to buy?

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