MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear slight leak from hub seal
slight corrosion in n/s rear inner wheel arch but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
osr axle check strap deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
osr axle check strap deteriorated
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight play in steering rack ends
Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GPB 828J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 GPB 828J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GPB 828J registered?
GPB 828J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 24 June 1971.
Is GPB 828J safe to buy?
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