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GPV 147C

2002 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,398 mi
Last recorded1,398 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 147C
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 1,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 1,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty will not hold on own (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link end rubbing on lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All 4 x tyres tubes fitted in tubeless tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis washer pump broken away from bkt (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

advise cable rubbing on steering column

Pass 8 Jul 2015 1,117 miles

Oil leak

front bearings very slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2014 899 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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GPV 147C is a 2002 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GPV 147C, 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 24 years old, this MG Midget is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GPV 147C registered?

GPV 147C is a 2002 MG Midget, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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