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BFC 712R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,177 mi
Last recorded9,177 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 712R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 9,177 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure Front to rear pipe (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking Carburetor area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/doorshut (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/floor (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Holes caused by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Various corrosion

Various repairs covered with filler

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Vehicle heavily undersealed

front bumper loose

Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,672 miles

Front bumper loose

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

n/s/wiper blade rubber torn but wiping adequetly

Fail 9 Apr 2016 7,672 miles

Front bumper loose

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/wiper blade rubber torn but wiping adequetly

Pass 27 May 2011 6,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2010 4,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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BFC 712R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFC 712R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFC 712R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 31 May 1977.

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