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GVG 177K

1989 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,081 mi
Last recorded19,081 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 MG Midget51,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 177K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 19,081 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,964 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,809 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished

underbody corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 16,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 16,790 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,292 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 16,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GVG 177K is a 1989 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 51,693 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 GVG 177K, 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 37 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GVG 177K?

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What year was GVG 177K registered?

GVG 177K is a 1989 MG Midget, first registered on 21 July 1989.

Is GVG 177K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 177K shows 7 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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