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BFJ 649T

1978 MG Midget

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

14,797 mi
Last recorded14,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 649T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 14,797 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 14,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 14,528 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 14,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 14,526 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 14,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 14,098 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 14,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 13,823 miles

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 14 May 2019 13,823 miles

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

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 22 May 2018 13,348 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 13,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 12,839 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 11,403 miles

welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2013 11,403 miles

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

welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2013 11,396 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,848 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 10,847 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,841 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Battery Insecure

Oil Leak

Slight Play O/S/F King Pin

Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,668 miles

Both floor panels corroded

Front cross member shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in ns end of steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both floors corroded

slight play in ns end of steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2009 10,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both floors corroded

slight play in ns end of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,326 miles

slight play in end of steering rack

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2007 9,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 9,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Floor to sill lips rusty(both sides)

Front panal rusty.

n/s/ floor to sill rusty.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,382 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 9,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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BFJ 649T is a 1978 MG Midget in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 BFJ 649T, 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 BFJ 649T registered?

BFJ 649T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 12 October 1978.

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