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GAU 45V

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAU 45V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,939 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 92,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear

corrosion to exhaust system ,slight blow

front number plate poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,772 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,448 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GAU 45V is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GAU 45V, 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

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What year was GAU 45V registered?

GAU 45V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is GAU 45V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAU 45V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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