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GUV 583J

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,158 mi
Last recorded16,158 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 583J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 16,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 13,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 13,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 13,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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GUV 583J is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GUV 583J, 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

How do I check the history of GUV 583J?

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What year was GUV 583J registered?

GUV 583J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is GUV 583J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUV 583J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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