MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,566 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front suspension soft
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front suspension soft
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front suspension soft
Battery insecure
Fuel hose from fuel tank perished. not leaking
Fuel hose to pressure regulator perished. not leaking
nearside front anti-roll bar mounting nut cross threaded
offside front lower arm securing bolts do not protrude fully through nyloc nut
offside rear tyre inner sidewall shows evidence of previous contact with leaf spring
outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
corrosion to nearside front wheelarch / footwell.
fuel hose from fuel tank perished. not leaking
fuel hose to pressure regulator perished. not leaking
nearside front anti-roll bar mounting nut cross threaded
offside exterior mirror missing
offside front lower arm securing bolts do not protrude through nyloc nut
offside rear tyre inner sidewall shows signs of contact with leaf spring
outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills
advise hole rear floor
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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GDN 473S is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 GDN 473S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GDN 473S registered?
GDN 473S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1977.
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