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GVO 444J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,734 mi
Last recorded17,734 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 444J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 17,734 miles

Track rod ends very close to contacting wheels both sides

Pass 6 Aug 2024 17,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 16,205 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 16,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 11,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 10,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 6,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 5,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 4,264 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 4,264 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 4,264 miles

intermittant back carb flooding

slight wear to top steering column bearing/bush

Pass 13 Jun 2013 4,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,264 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Fail 20 Jun 2012 4,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,264 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2011 4,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2009 4,264 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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GVO 444J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVO 444J, 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

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What year was GVO 444J registered?

GVO 444J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 444J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 444J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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