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GYA 200T

1979 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

4,119 mi
Last recorded4,119 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYA 200T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 4,119 miles

Slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 30 Sep 2023 4,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 4,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2021 4,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2020 4,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 4,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 4,002 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 4,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in front king pins

Pass 8 Jun 2016 3,678 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 2,007 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 1,518 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 1,446 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 1,446 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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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GYA 200T is a 1979 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYA 200T, 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 GYA 200T?

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What year was GYA 200T registered?

GYA 200T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 20 January 1979.

Is GYA 200T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYA 200T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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