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GCA 54T

1978 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCA 54T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 95,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 94,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 93,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 92,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,335 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 89,508 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 89,442 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 89,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 89,287 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 89,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 89,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,706 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2007 88,258 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 88,252 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GCA 54T is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 GCA 54T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCA 54T registered?

GCA 54T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is GCA 54T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCA 54T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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