MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Some vertical play in NSF suspension when jacked under bottom arm
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
underbody covered in thick underseal appears ok
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GTE 283K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 GTE 283K, 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
How do I check the history of GTE 283K?
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What year was GTE 283K registered?
GTE 283K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is GTE 283K safe to buy?
The MOT history for GTE 283K shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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