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GBW 486S

1977 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,430 mi
Last recorded8,430 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 486S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,723 miles

slight play in front hub

Pass 9 May 2016 6,924 miles

play in nearside front hub

Fail 9 May 2016 6,923 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in nearside front hub

Pass 2 Sep 2014 6,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 6,032 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 5,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 5,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 5,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 5,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 5,259 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 5,259 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 5,048 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 5,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,919 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 4,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,733 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 4,631 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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GBW 486S is a 1977 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 GBW 486S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GBW 486S?

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What year was GBW 486S registered?

GBW 486S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 16 September 1977.

Is GBW 486S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 486S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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