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GPY 272V

1980 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,518 mi
Last recorded74,518 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Midget60,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPY 272V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 74,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 74,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,186 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 74,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 73,979 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Fail 19 May 2016 73,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 73,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 73,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 73,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 73,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 72,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 72,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 72,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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GPY 272V is a 1980 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 60,468 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 GPY 272V, 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 46 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPY 272V registered?

GPY 272V is a 1980 MG Midget, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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