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GVK 221K

1972 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVK 221K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 42,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 41,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,125 miles

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

grease nipples missing from bottom nearside arm

Fail 15 Jun 2013 41,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

grease nipples missing from bottom nearside arm

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,672 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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GVK 221K is a 1972 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GVK 221K, 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 GVK 221K registered?

GVK 221K is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 4 April 1972.

Is GVK 221K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVK 221K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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