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GNR 499L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,830 mi
Last recorded10,830 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 499L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 May 2018 10,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 10,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 10,628 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,601 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,490 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,875 miles

oil leaking out of axle o/s

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,422 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,410 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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GNR 499L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GNR 499L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GNR 499L?

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What year was GNR 499L registered?

GNR 499L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is GNR 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNR 499L shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GNR 499L have outstanding finance?

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