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BCT 380L

1973 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,440 mi
Last recorded6,440 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCT 380L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 6,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,270 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 6,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 6,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 5,721 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2014 5,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres old and perishing

some surface rust on edges of floors

Fail 6 May 2014 4,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres old and perishing

some surface rust on edges of floors

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 3,963 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 3,963 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 3,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 2,591 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 2,576 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 2,224 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 2,224 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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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BCT 380L is a 1973 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCT 380L, 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.

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What year was BCT 380L registered?

BCT 380L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is BCT 380L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCT 380L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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