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GRZ 1299

1975 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,977 mi
Last recorded108,977 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Midget 150051,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1299
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,007 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 5,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,401 miles

Slight Movement in nearside front king pin bush

Pass 23 May 2015 100,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 96,814 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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GRZ 1299 is a 1975 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 51,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRZ 1299, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRZ 1299 registered?

GRZ 1299 is a 1975 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 June 1975.

Is GRZ 1299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 1299 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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