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BBH 142P

1985 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 MG Midget54,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 142P
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2017 78,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,447 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,277 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BBH 142P is a 1985 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 54,458 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 BBH 142P, 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 41 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 BBH 142P registered?

BBH 142P is a 1985 MG Midget, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is BBH 142P safe to buy?

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