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BAE 892J

1971 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,415 mi
Last recorded4,415 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAE 892J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 4,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 4,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 4,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 4,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 4,324 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 4,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,276 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,260 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 4,237 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 4,215 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 4,206 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BAE 892J is a 1971 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAE 892J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAE 892J?

You can check the full history of BAE 892J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BAE 892J registered?

BAE 892J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is BAE 892J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAE 892J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAE 892J have outstanding finance?

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