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BBP 612L

1973 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 612L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,448 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 75,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 75,349 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,785 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 73,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,322 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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BBP 612L is a 1973 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 BBP 612L, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBP 612L registered?

BBP 612L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is BBP 612L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBP 612L shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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