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GFO 670L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

4,064 mi
Last recorded4,064 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 670L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 4,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 3,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 3,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 3,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 3,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 2,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 2,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 2,497 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 2,492 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened handbrake pivot (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 2,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 2,419 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 2,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,359 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 2,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 2,210 miles

slight engine and diff oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2010 2,190 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 2,105 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 2,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 2,010 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 8 Sep 2006 1,667 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 1,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GFO 670L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 GFO 670L, 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 54 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 GFO 670L?

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What year was GFO 670L registered?

GFO 670L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1972.

Is GFO 670L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 670L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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