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BGP 424H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

366 mi
Last recorded366 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGP 424H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 366 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 345 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,779 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 99,779 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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BGP 424H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 BGP 424H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGP 424H registered?

BGP 424H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is BGP 424H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGP 424H shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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