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GGX 573N

1974 MG Midget

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,478 mi
Last recorded12,478 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 573N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,478 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

drivers seat fore+aft adjustment mechanism functioning slightly tight

Pass 2 May 2014 12,372 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2014 12,372 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 12,307 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play in nearside king pin/bush

Fail 3 May 2013 12,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play in nearside king pin/bush

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,290 miles

slight play in nearside front king pin/bush

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,277 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,265 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,204 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 11,601 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 11,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GGX 573N is a 1974 MG Midget in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 GGX 573N, 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 52 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 GGX 573N registered?

GGX 573N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GGX 573N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGX 573N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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