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BAA 808R

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,948 mi
Last recorded59,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAA 808R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,948 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 59,945 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 59,944 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,252 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside lower trunnion has play - borderline

Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,255 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

engine will not idle without choke pulled out

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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BAA 808R is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAA 808R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAA 808R registered?

BAA 808R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 3 May 1977.

Is BAA 808R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAA 808R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAA 808R have outstanding finance?

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