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GBW 834N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

14,377 mi
Last recorded14,377 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 834N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 14,377 miles

Front valance rotten

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2018 14,377 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front valance rotten

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 14,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower trunnion (2.2.B.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,376 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front valance at offside corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 14,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 14,045 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,456 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 13,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,036 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 13,063 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 10,639 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 10,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,052 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 10,050 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2007 9,859 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 May 2006 9,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s lower kingpin

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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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GBW 834N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GBW 834N, 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.

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What year was GBW 834N registered?

GBW 834N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 November 1974.

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