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GTF 120N

1974 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,012 mi
Last recorded4,012 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 120N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 4,012 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch also goes in to floor (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ quarter pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor front off spring leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable inner steering arm (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 3,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing/holed/corroded (7.1.2)

front pads getting low/slight grabbing

o/s/r axle strap worn/perished/splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2015 3,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust blowing/holed/corroded (7.1.2)

front pads getting low/slight grabbing

o/s/r axle strap worn/perished/splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,134 miles

nearside froot floor exsesivly corroded outside perscribed

Fail 9 Sep 2014 3,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside froot floor exsesivly corroded outside perscribed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 2,547 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 1,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 587 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Some play in king pins and joints.

Various weld repairs to chassis and floor.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 585 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Various weld repairs to chassis and floor.

Front crossmember corroded.

Some play in king pins and joints.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 583 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear lower corners corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 71 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 99,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 99,145 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
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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GTF 120N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GTF 120N, 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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GTF 120N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 20 December 1974.

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