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GPG 187K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,723 mi
Last recorded49,723 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPG 187K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,723 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,482 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre perished

small radiator hose cracked lower

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,946 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly around wall

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside front tyre cracking around walls and tread-no cords visible

slight play in offside front suspension

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,921 miles

offside front and both rear tyres have badly cracked outer walls

offside front indicater lens cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,896 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 48,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GPG 187K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GPG 187K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPG 187K registered?

GPG 187K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is GPG 187K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPG 187K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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