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BBL 77T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

15,180 mi
Last recorded15,180 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 77T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 15,180 miles

Exhaust emissions @ maximum limit

slight lift in both front suspension king pins

slight play in front suspension arm D bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2022 15,178 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions @ maximum limit

slight lift in both front suspension king pins

slight play in front suspension arm D bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2021 14,618 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 14,293 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 14,293 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 13,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 12,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 11,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked on wall

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 11,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 10,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both nearside tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2015 10,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both nearside tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,191 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Some corrosion on nearside and offside front floor to sills

Pass 29 May 2013 7,901 miles

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre nail and 2mm inner edge

slight lift nearside front suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,950 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front inner sill rust

slight lift and wear front suspension

slight play top of steering column

Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,240 miles

offside front sill surface rust

slight lift front suspension

slight play top column bush

Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside front sill surface rust

slight lift front suspension

slight play top column bush

Pass 14 May 2010 5,082 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

surface rust front panel and offside sill

washers poor

Fail 10 May 2010 5,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

surface rust front panel and offside sill

washers poor

Pass 1 May 2009 4,251 miles

general wear front suspension

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

slight play top steering column

Pass 9 May 2008 3,365 miles

knock in rack

slight lift front suspension

Pass 10 May 2007 2,548 miles

slight play nearside front suspension

surface rust front panel and front inner wings

washers and wiper poor

Pass 11 May 2006 617 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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BBL 77T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 BBL 77T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBL 77T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 24 May 1979.

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