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BAL 249T

1978 MG Midget

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,099 mi
Last recorded58,099 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 249T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BAL 249T is a 1978 MG Midget in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 BAL 249T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAL 249T?

You can check the full history of BAL 249T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BAL 249T registered?

BAL 249T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is BAL 249T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 249T 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.

Does BAL 249T have outstanding finance?

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