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GHO 540K

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,651 mi
Last recorded2,651 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 540K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 2,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 2,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 1,188 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 1,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plate illumination not white light

Pass 13 Jun 2011 600 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 597 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

hand brake moves so far that it falls off the ratchet

Pass 2 Jun 2010

front reg plate damaged

steering column shaft under bonnet fouling bottom hose

Fail 2 Jun 2010

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front reg plate damaged

steering column shaft under bonnet fouling bottom hose

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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GHO 540K is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GHO 540K, 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

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What year was GHO 540K registered?

GHO 540K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is GHO 540K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHO 540K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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