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GUD 243S

1977 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,168 mi
Last recorded41,168 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 243S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,168 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2017 41,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,852 miles

n/s/f king pin slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,225 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,963 miles

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

both front king pins have slight play

hand brake lever high

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2013 39,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front king pins have slight play

hand brake lever high

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,745 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,537 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 39,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

bonnet safety catch missing.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bonnet safety catch missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,483 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,483 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,433 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 39,433 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet safety catch missing

slight play play in n/s king pin

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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GUD 243S is a 1977 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 GUD 243S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GUD 243S registered?

GUD 243S is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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