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GBP 982N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,968 mi
Last recorded2,968 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBP 982N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 2,968 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 1,899 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 351 miles

general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2017 331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2016 234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 120 miles

Front valance corroded.

Near front bumper bracket corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 119 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front valance corroded.

Near front bumper bracket corroded.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,048 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle manufactured before 1st April 1986 and does not require side repeaters

Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle manufactured before 1st April 1986 and does not require side repeaters

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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GBP 982N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GBP 982N, 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.

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What year was GBP 982N registered?

GBP 982N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GBP 982N safe to buy?

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