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GFY 21N

1975 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

11,373 mi
Last recorded11,373 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFY 21N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 11,373 miles

Nearside Front bumper mount bolt missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

slight brake bind offside front

suspect offside rear leaf spring weak

Fail 2 Dec 2019 11,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper mount bolt missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

slight brake bind offside front

suspect offside rear leaf spring weak

Fail 26 May 2017 11,213 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance inner cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front floor panel is holed and corroded

both rear tyres are heavily perished

filler used front and rear valances and in many repairs

under side of vehicle is covered in thick under seal

under side of vehicle is very rusty in many places

Pass 12 May 2016 10,789 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is very rusty

Fail 5 May 2016 10,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded propshaft tunnel (3.1.9)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body filler in offside door jamb

both front chassis rails holed and corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside front floor panel holed and corroded

play in diff

weld repairs and filler to vehicle in several places

Fail 16 Apr 2015 10,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body filler in offside door jamb

both front chassis rails holed and corroded

both front tyres heavily perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside front floor panel holed and corroded

weld repairs and filler to vehicle in several places

Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,482 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 8,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Jan 2009 6,082 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 6,082 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 4,985 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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GFY 21N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFY 21N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFY 21N registered?

GFY 21N is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 23 January 1975.

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