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GUL 326J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,856 mi
Last recorded8,856 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUL 326J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 8,856 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel hose on fuel pump deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2024 8,675 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 8,412 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 8,088 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 7,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 7,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 7,222 miles

slight buckle rear wheels

slight play front wheel bearings

slightr oil leak on transmission

Pass 9 Aug 2018 6,675 miles

slight buckle rear wheels

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2018 6,670 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight buckle rear wheels

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2017 6,135 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 5,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 4,874 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 4,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 4,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 3,729 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle has been undersealed underneath

Fail 14 Aug 2013 3,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle has been undersealed underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 2,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 2,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 1,219 miles

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

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Aug 2009 1,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2008 497 miles

os front and rear wheels slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2008 497 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

os front and rear wheels slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,848 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 99,147 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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GUL 326J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GUL 326J, 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

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What year was GUL 326J registered?

GUL 326J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is GUL 326J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUL 326J shows 26 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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