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BGH 716S

1978 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,553 mi
Last recorded64,553 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 716S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,272 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 63,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,677 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,528 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,267 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,897 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 62,331 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,073 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2010 62,073 miles

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

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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BGH 716S is a 1978 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BGH 716S, 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

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What year was BGH 716S registered?

BGH 716S is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is BGH 716S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGH 716S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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