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GJK 585H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,912 mi
Last recorded91,912 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJK 585H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 91,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 90,228 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,193 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 88,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front eye (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 87,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,689 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 585H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 585H, 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 56 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 585H registered?

GJK 585H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1970.

Is GJK 585H safe to buy?

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