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GFK 380L

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,867 mi
Last recorded36,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFK 380L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,867 miles

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Slight oil leak around sump, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,781 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,763 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,703 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,535 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,467 miles

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 19 May 2006 36,203 miles

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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GFK 380L is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GFK 380L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFK 380L registered?

GFK 380L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 30 May 1973.

Is GFK 380L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFK 380L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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