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GUB 518K

1972 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,409 mi
Last recorded5,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUB 518K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 5,409 miles

slight play in nsf rack end

slight play in osf king pin

oil leak

both front tyres 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2015 5,203 miles

both front tyres 2/3mm

play in both front kingpins

Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 4,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres cracking

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,766 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,304 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 4,304 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,049 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 4,048 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 3,748 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 3,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

battery tops missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 3,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 3,337 miles

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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GUB 518K is a 1972 MG Midget in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 GUB 518K, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUB 518K registered?

GUB 518K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 5 April 1972.

Is GUB 518K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUB 518K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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