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BDB 774T

1978 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,422 mi
Last recorded93,422 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 774T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner lower arch panel slightly corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,506 miles

ADVISE EXCESS TRAVEL ON H/BRAKE

ADVISE LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,378 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre WELL perished

slight lift in front suspension joints

Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre WELL perished

slight lift in front suspension joints

Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f o/s/f upper trunnions have slight play

rear exhaust mounting is slightly separating

Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f o/s/f upper trunnions have slight play

rear exhaust mounting is slightly separating

Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

play in steering rack/pinion

slight play in both front wheel king pins

Fail 17 Apr 2008 88,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

play in steering rack/pinion

slight play in both front wheel king pins

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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BDB 774T is a 1978 MG Midget in Black with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 BDB 774T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDB 774T?

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What year was BDB 774T registered?

BDB 774T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 22 December 1978.

Is BDB 774T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDB 774T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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