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GYF 415N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

69,381 mi
Last recorded69,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYF 415N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,138 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,541 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LEAF SPRING CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,934 miles

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,312 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,886 miles

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,886 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,273 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,836 miles

REAR SERVICE BRAKES UNBALANCED,LOW READING FROM O/S WHEEL.

SOME CORROSION IN OFFSIDE CENTRE UNDERFRAME.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 62,830 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

PARTAIL SEPARATION OF REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING

REAR SERVICE BRAKES UNBALANCED,LOW READING FROM O/S WHEEL.

SOME CORROSION IN OFFSIDE CENTRE UNDERFRAME.

Pass 8 May 2009 61,408 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN CENTRE OF STEERING COLUMN.

Fail 6 May 2009 61,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

SLIGHT WEAR IN CENTRE OF STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,097 miles

CLAMP BROKEN ON O/S REAR LEAF SPRING.

HOLE IN INNER FRONT BODY PANEL.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,095 miles

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

CLAMP BROKEN ON O/S REAR LEAF SPRING.

HOLE IN INNER FRONT BODY PANEL.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,435 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 60,421 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR ROAD SPRINGS WEAK

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES

SOME WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,403 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 59,403 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside front shock absorber weak in operation

slight wear in steering rack and pinion

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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GYF 415N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 GYF 415N, 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 52 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 GYF 415N registered?

GYF 415N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is GYF 415N safe to buy?

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