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GMA 903K

1972 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

3,318 mi
Last recorded3,318 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMA 903K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 3,318 miles

Clutch hose incorrectly routed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

bolts used as handbrake pivot pins.

offside rear bump stop tower corroded on axle

Fail 23 Jun 2016 3,318 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose bolt (2.4.B.6a)

Clutch hose incorrectly routed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

bolts used as handbrake pivot pins.

offside rear bump stop tower corroded on axle

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,281 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

N/S rear tyre underinflated

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 3,281 miles

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

Main beam tell tale not working

N/S rear axle oil seal leaking

N/S rear tyre underinflated

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible puncture in the offide front and nearside rear tyres

Possible rear hub oil seal leak on the nearside

Rear springs could do with a spray of oil

Fail 2 Jul 2013 3,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Possible puncture in the offide front and nearside rear tyres

Possible rear hub oil seal leak on the nearside

Rear springs could do with a spray of oil

Pass 18 Jun 2012 3,138 miles

Lo effort on nearside rear foot and handbrake

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible rear hub oil seal leak on the nearside rear

Fail 14 Jun 2012 3,137 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible rear hub oil seal leak on the nearside rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 3,060 miles

Handbrake will require adjusting in the near future

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Possible oil leak from the nearside rear axle hub oil seal

Pass 21 Jun 2010 3,019 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 3,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 2,974 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,935 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 2,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Possible brake and clutch pedal assembly may be seizeing

Pass 19 Jun 2007 2,921 miles

Possible brake and clutch pedal assembly may be seizeing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,859 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 2,859 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GMA 903K is a 1972 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GMA 903K, 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.

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What year was GMA 903K registered?

GMA 903K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 May 1972.

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