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GBU 410K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,523 mi
Last recorded6,523 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBU 410K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,061 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 5,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 4,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,179 miles

bottom radiater hose perished

bottom radiater hose to engine fouling on carberetor heat sheild and wearing through

centre exhaust hanger splitting

top radiater hose perished

Fail 1 Jun 2010 3,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

bottom radiater hose perished

bottom radiater hose to engine fouling on carberetor heat sheild and wearing through

centre exhaust hanger splitting

front seat fixings not through past nylock part of nut underneath vehicle

top radiater hose perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,447 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all exhaust mounts are perished and split

nearside and offside front anti roll bar has slight movement

nearside and offside rear leaf spring rubber bushes perished

Pass 19 Jun 2008 1,772 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 1,610 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 1,487 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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GBU 410K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GBU 410K, 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 GBU 410K registered?

GBU 410K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is GBU 410K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBU 410K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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