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GWC 686N

1974 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 MG Midget 150057,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWC 686N
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,399 miles

general underbody corrosion

service and parking brake only just passed may require attention

Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,393 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,393 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,033 miles

Genral under body corrosion

N/S rear floor corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,097 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,799 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f top trunion slight play

rear axle rubber straps perished

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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GWC 686N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWC 686N, 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 GWC 686N registered?

GWC 686N is a 1974 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 June 1974.

Is GWC 686N safe to buy?

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