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BFL 313V

1979 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,769 mi
Last recorded46,769 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFL 313V
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 46,769 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 46,767 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,519 miles

Offside Front rebound rubber split

Offside play in steering rack end

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,004 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front and rear ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 46,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front and rear ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 45,797 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,732 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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BFL 313V is a 1979 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFL 313V, 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 47 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 BFL 313V?

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What year was BFL 313V registered?

BFL 313V is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BFL 313V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFL 313V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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