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GDD 342L

1973 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,348 mi
Last recorded99,348 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 342L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,922 miles

Direction indicators slightly slower than normal

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Trunion lower arm bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Lower trunion has slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe ferule corroded

Slight clutch fluid leak

Slight oil leak from sump plug

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sun visor (8.3.1e)

Direction indicators slightly slower than normal

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Trunion lower arm bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Lower trunion has slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe ferule corroded

Slight clutch fluid leak

Slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,346 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 97,346 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,783 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,153 miles

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

n/s seat belt mechanism sticky

Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,452 miles

n/s/r brake low effort

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 92,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,589 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 92,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 91,966 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

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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GDD 342L is a 1973 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 GDD 342L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDD 342L registered?

GDD 342L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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