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GPL 728N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,669 mi
Last recorded98,669 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPL 728N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,669 miles

n/s and o/s front lower joints slight play

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,632 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking oil

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front lower joints slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,645 miles

slight play in o/s front suspention

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,186 miles

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

oil leak from axle onto n/s/rear brake backplate

slight play in n/s kingpin

Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak from axle onto n/s/rear brake backplate

slight play in n/s kingpin

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,847 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 95,833 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in n/s king pin

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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GPL 728N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPL 728N, 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 GPL 728N registered?

GPL 728N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 13 December 1974.

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