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GTC 972K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,855 mi
Last recorded92,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTC 972K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,855 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush King pin, requires greasing . (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush King pin, requires greasing. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel king /pins and bushes slightly worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 92,407 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel king /pins and bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,252 miles

Center exhaust mounting s[lit but exhaust adequatetly supported

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 91,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 91,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 91,344 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,227 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 May 2008 91,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

hand brake travel

Pass 12 May 2007 91,037 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front disc cover plate deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2007 91,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front disc cover plate deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2006 90,994 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front dise back plate correded

washer inop at times

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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GTC 972K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTC 972K, 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 GTC 972K registered?

GTC 972K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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