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GTU 500K

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTU 500K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,377 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 93,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,261 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 93,261 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 92,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 92,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,657 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 91,618 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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GTU 500K is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GTU 500K, 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 GTU 500K?

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What year was GTU 500K registered?

GTU 500K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is GTU 500K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTU 500K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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