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GWY 349J

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

5,099 mi
Last recorded5,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWY 349J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 5,099 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 5,095 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Fuel pump mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 5,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 5,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 4,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 4,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 4,864 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 4,864 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 4,864 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 4,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 98,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 95,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 93,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 91,435 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 89,587 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 89,587 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 349J is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GWY 349J, 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.

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What year was GWY 349J registered?

GWY 349J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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