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BBD 498X

1981 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,954 mi
Last recorded61,954 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 MG Midget49,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 498X
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,954 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,655 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,282 miles

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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BBD 498X is a 1981 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 49,127 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 BBD 498X, 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 45 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 BBD 498X registered?

BBD 498X is a 1981 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BBD 498X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBD 498X shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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