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GCO 39N

1974 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,610 mi
Last recorded31,610 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCO 39N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,118 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 30,207 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,006 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 30,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 29,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

boot floor corroded & weak. suspect repairs.

engine idle speed far too high. 2500 +

fuel supply pipe heavily corroded.

slight play in upper front suspension joints.

suspect front to rear steel brake pipe corroded. unable to inspect.

suspension arms, front chassis legs & rear spring mounts heavily corroded & weak.

very low front brake readings.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,981 miles

o/s/r brake locked but hand brake did not but hand brake @100% and foot brake @ 120% locked

Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,981 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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GCO 39N is a 1974 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GCO 39N, 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 GCO 39N?

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What year was GCO 39N registered?

GCO 39N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GCO 39N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCO 39N shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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