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GNY 347N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,367 mi
Last recorded64,367 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNY 347N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,367 miles

vehicle body in general poor condition, Door steps and inner wheel arches front and rear

Fail 29 May 2018 64,364 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle body in general poor condition, Door steps and inner wheel arches front and rear

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 63,671 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside floor to sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lower front panel corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,844 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,942 miles

corrosion to inner sill not within 30cm of any structural members or steering or suspension

Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to inner sill not within 30cm of any structural members or steering or suspension

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,767 miles

offside floor to sill panel corried and hole out side prescride area

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,449 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,147 miles

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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GNY 347N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GNY 347N, 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 GNY 347N registered?

GNY 347N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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