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BBO 28T

1979 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,727 mi
Last recorded26,727 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 28T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension check strap cracked/deteriorated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Serious clonk noise in reverse gear and jumps out of gear(needs further investigation)

Fail 7 Aug 2018 26,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.6 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and effecting brightness of position lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking (recommend replacing soon)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

offside rear suspension check strap cracked ./ deteriorated

serious clonk noise in reverse gear and jumps out of gear ( needs further investigation)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,465 miles

brakes binding

tyres perished

Fail 24 Jul 2017 25,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brakes binding

tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2012 24,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 23,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 23,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,298 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,459 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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BBO 28T is a 1979 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BBO 28T, 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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What year was BBO 28T registered?

BBO 28T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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