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GWY 282J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,865 mi
Last recorded17,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWY 282J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 17,865 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in offside front upper trunion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 17,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 14,631 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,232 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,638 miles

small hole in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,230 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 10,216 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f rack gaiter oil mist

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,014 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,767 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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GWY 282J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GWY 282J, 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 GWY 282J registered?

GWY 282J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is GWY 282J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWY 282J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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