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BCX 305R

1977 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,645 mi
Last recorded70,645 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 305R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,645 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,715 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,031 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,031 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,170 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,749 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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BCX 305R is a 1977 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 BCX 305R, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCX 305R registered?

BCX 305R is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is BCX 305R safe to buy?

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