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BDV 347L

1973 MG Midget

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,230 mi
Last recorded87,230 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 347L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,230 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,936 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 86,786 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,597 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,593 miles

slight play in both lower swivels

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,523 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 82,523 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,105 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,105 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 80,790 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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BDV 347L is a 1973 MG Midget in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BDV 347L, 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 BDV 347L registered?

BDV 347L is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 10 January 1973.

Is BDV 347L safe to buy?

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