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BDJ 491N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,058 mi
Last recorded24,058 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDJ 491N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,907 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,791 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 22,236 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 22,223 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,090 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,792 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES @ 2MM

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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BDJ 491N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 BDJ 491N, 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 52 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 BDJ 491N registered?

BDJ 491N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is BDJ 491N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDJ 491N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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