MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,082 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
corrosion underneath
slight play in wheels
oil leak
slight play in front wheels
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play in front wheels
wipers fouling
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
slight play in front wheels
wipers fouling
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear service brake performance not as expected
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
All tyres age deteriorated (cracking)
Both rear leaf spring clamp bushes deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEA 809T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 BEA 809T, 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.
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What year was BEA 809T registered?
BEA 809T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is BEA 809T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEA 809T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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