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GBW 494N

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,446 mi
Last recorded3,446 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 494N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 May 2018 3,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 3,336 miles

nsf wheel slight binding

Pass 7 May 2016 3,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 3,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 3,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 2,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 2,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,591 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,991 miles

offside floor holed bt corrosion

Pass 5 May 2009 1,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 443 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 99,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 98,947 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 494N is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GBW 494N, 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 GBW 494N?

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What year was GBW 494N registered?

GBW 494N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GBW 494N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBW 494N shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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