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GYC 449K

1971 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,647 mi
Last recorded61,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYC 449K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,647 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,644 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front of n/s road spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front axle beam corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,261 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 58,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,829 miles

slight play nearside front king pin

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play nearside front king pin

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,497 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jun 2012 56,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,049 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,153 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,119 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear outer sills holed - not prescribed area

complete vehicle underside is very rusty

o/s/f inner arch holed

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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GYC 449K is a 1971 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc 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 GYC 449K, 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 GYC 449K registered?

GYC 449K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 10 November 1971.

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