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BFA 921T

1978 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 921T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 99,581 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 99,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 99,511 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,319 miles

Scuff marks on rear tyres as if fouling arches(under heavy cornering)?

Fail 15 May 2014 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Movement at rear brake back plate to axle tube

Scuff marks on both rear tyre outer walls (as if scrubbing when cornering)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,808 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 98,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BFA 921T is a 1978 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BFA 921T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BFA 921T?

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What year was BFA 921T registered?

BFA 921T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BFA 921T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFA 921T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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