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GJK 478N

1975 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,148 mi
Last recorded98,148 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1975 MG Midget53,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJK 478N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,148 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 98,148 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 97,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,023 miles

Central exhaust bracket loose

Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,869 miles

Advise the convertible hood does not secure properly

Advise the nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing very thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing very thin (3.5.1i)

The engine has a slight missfire. Oil leak from the engine

Fail 22 Dec 2015 95,869 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise the nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing very thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing very thin (3.5.1i)

The engine has a slight missfire. Oil leak from the engine

the brake pedal feels stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,422 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 95,422 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,348 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,345 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,670 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 94,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,050 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 94,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 93,943 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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GJK 478N is a 1975 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,422 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 GJK 478N, 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 51 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJK 478N registered?

GJK 478N is a 1975 MG Midget, first registered on 12 March 1975.

Is GJK 478N safe to buy?

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