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GKT 540L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1273cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKT 540L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,273cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,122 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 69,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,071 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,199 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 68,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

deap cracks offside front tyre

rear silencer mouting broken

Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

deap cracks offside front and offside rear tyres

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play both steering rack inner sockets

Pass 30 May 2008 66,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GKT 540L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,273cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GKT 540L, 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

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What year was GKT 540L registered?

GKT 540L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is GKT 540L safe to buy?

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