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GVD 443N

1974 MG Midget 1500

Purple Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVD 443N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,935 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 95,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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GVD 443N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in Purple with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 GVD 443N, 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 GVD 443N registered?

GVD 443N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 6 December 1974.

Is GVD 443N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVD 443N shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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