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GBN 914N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,182 mi
Last recorded48,182 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBN 914N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,622 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 47,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 47,467 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,591 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

slight play in f/n/s kingpin and both front lower trunnions

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,986 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,597 miles

slight play in f/n/s kingpin

slight play in f/o/s lower trunnion

Fail 15 Mar 2017 45,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in f/n/s kingpin

slight play in f/o/s lower trunnion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

front nearside and both rear tyres have heavily perished sidewalls

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,769 miles

slight lift in kingpin at f/n/s

slight play in suspension lower trunion at f/o/s

Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight lift in kingpin at f/n/s

slight play in suspension lower trunion at f/o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in f/n/s kingpin

slight play in f/o/s suspension leg to top arm

Fail 19 Mar 2014 43,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in f/n/s kingpin

slight play in f/o/s suspension leg to top arm

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,583 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,616 miles

rear spring rear shackle rubbers worn

Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,616 miles

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

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

evidence of oil on r/n/s brake backplate

rear spring rear shackle rubbers worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,366 miles

drop of what looks like oil on r/o/s shocker

Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

f/o/s suspension bump stop u/s

n/s rack gaitor twisted

wear in f/n/s trunnion

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,522 miles

f/o/s suspension bump stop u/s

n/s rack gaitor twisted

wear in f/n/s trunnion

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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GBN 914N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GBN 914N, 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 GBN 914N?

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What year was GBN 914N registered?

GBN 914N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GBN 914N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBN 914N shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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