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GUM 564N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,996 mi
Last recorded40,996 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUM 564N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,276 miles

car is covered in grease on underside

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,603 miles

allof underneth of vehicle and all components covered in thick grease

Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

allof underneth of vehicle and all components covered in thick grease

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

the rear leaf springs have been wrapped with bandages limited indpection possible

the underside of the vehicle has been coated with copius amounts of copper grease making limited inspection possible

Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

the rear leaf springs have been wrapped with bandages limited indpection possible

the underside of the vehicle has been coated with copius amounts of copper grease making limited inspection possible

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,672 miles

vehicle underside covered in grease

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,564 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,789 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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GUM 564N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 GUM 564N, 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 52 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 GUM 564N registered?

GUM 564N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 4 November 1974.

Is GUM 564N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUM 564N shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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