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GBW 491N

1974 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,966 mi
Last recorded12,966 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 491N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 12,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 12,966 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 12,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,219 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 9,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 1,341 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 5,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight wear front wiper blades

Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,139 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight wear front wiper blades

Pass 15 May 2010 5,127 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 5,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 491N is a 1974 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GBW 491N, 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

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What year was GBW 491N registered?

GBW 491N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GBW 491N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 491N shows 12 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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