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GKA 725L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,400 mi
Last recorded31,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKA 725L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,879 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 26,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 24,957 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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GKA 725L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKA 725L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GKA 725L?

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What year was GKA 725L registered?

GKA 725L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 26 January 1973.

Is GKA 725L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKA 725L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GKA 725L have outstanding finance?

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