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GBN 804N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBN 804N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,587 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake clevis joint excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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GBN 804N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 57,731 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GBN 804N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 52 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBN 804N registered?

GBN 804N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 15 November 1974.

Is GBN 804N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBN 804N shows 3 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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