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GWK 992V

1979 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,315 mi
Last recorded31,315 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 992V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 31,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 30,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,401 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,935 miles

o/s/r tyre wall has slight ripple

rear handbrake mounting bracket broke off

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre wall has slight ripple

rear handbrake mounting bracket broke off

Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 27,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 26,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 26,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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GWK 992V is a 1979 MG Midget in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 GWK 992V, 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 47 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 GWK 992V?

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What year was GWK 992V registered?

GWK 992V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is GWK 992V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWK 992V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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