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BCV 601K

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 601K
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,880 miles

Offside Front Upper trunion bush has play in it

Offside Front king pin has play in it

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,801 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner attachment (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 90,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,917 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 87,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 85,937 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion noted nearside lower sill

Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,937 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion noted nearside lower sill

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,934 miles

Corrosion noted in nearside lower sill

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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BCV 601K is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 BCV 601K, 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 55 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 BCV 601K registered?

BCV 601K is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is BCV 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 601K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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