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BEL 49T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,858 mi
Last recorded65,858 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 49T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,858 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,452 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,060 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,729 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f steering rack inner bush slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,454 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 64,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 64,135 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside upper registration plate bulb not working but registration plate is illuminated by nearside lower

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2011 64,099 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside upper registration plate bulb not working but registration plate is illuminated by nearside lower

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 63,797 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 63,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 63,328 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 63,328 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,843 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 62,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,701 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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BEL 49T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BEL 49T, 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 BEL 49T registered?

BEL 49T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 11 December 1978.

Is BEL 49T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 49T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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