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GPB 828J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,114 mi
Last recorded56,114 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 828J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 56,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,957 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,206 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,898 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,807 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,902 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,888 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,240 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 51,226 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 49,690 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,737 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,194 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,180 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,570 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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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.

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