MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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.
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)
slight play nearside front king pin
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
handbrake needs adjusting
nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey
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
Oil leak
slight play in n/s/f kingpin
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GYC 449K safe to buy?
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