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BEH 239T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEH 239T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,742 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f floor plan has corroding not in a prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside floorpan corroded but out of perscribed area

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside floorpan corroded but out of perscribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,853 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

floor pan in corroded condition.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,683 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear boot floor corroded

offside front floor corroded and holed but repaired from inside

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear boot floor corroded

offside front floor corroded and holed but repaired from inside

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear boot floor corroded

offside front floor corroded and holed but repaired from inside

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,527 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake efficiency only just met the lagal requirements

some play in top steering column mount

some steering free play

Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,527 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

some play in top steering column mount

some steering free play

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,335 miles

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

under sealed heavely under vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,403 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osf tyre crackec/perished

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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BEH 239T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BEH 239T, 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 BEH 239T registered?

BEH 239T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1978.

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