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GDN 473S

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

6,566 mi
Last recorded6,566 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDN 473S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 6,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 6,564 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2013 6,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 544 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 5,170 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 5,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 5,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 5,084 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 5,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,799 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 4,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 4,673 miles

advise hole rear floor

Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,639 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 4,625 miles

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?

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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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.

Is GDN 473S safe to buy?

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