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GUR 437L

1972 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,189 mi
Last recorded4,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUR 437L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 4,189 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 4,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber missing from blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking Output from pump, leaking at jct of hose and copper pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 4,033 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 3,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 3,125 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,112 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

near side front trunion has slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2013 3,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 3,073 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 3,071 miles

both front brakes binding very slightly

nearside front kin pin slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,997 miles

slight play in the nearside front trunnion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 2,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 2,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 2,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,276 miles

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

nearside king pin slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2006 2,276 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside king pin slight play

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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GUR 437L is a 1972 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GUR 437L, 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 GUR 437L registered?

GUR 437L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is GUR 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUR 437L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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