MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
lower service brake and parking brake effort near side rear
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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)
slight play in nearside front kingpin
slight play in nearside rack
slight play in offside front kingpin
slight play in offside rack
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFS 299L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 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 BFS 299L, 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 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BFS 299L?
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What year was BFS 299L registered?
BFS 299L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 20 September 1972.
Is BFS 299L safe to buy?
The MOT history for BFS 299L shows 12 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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