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BGY 64H

1970 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

12,345 mi
Last recorded12,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGY 64H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 12,345 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 12,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 12,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 11,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 11,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 11,633 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2020 11,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2019 11,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 11,343 miles

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 11,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 10,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 10,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,366 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 10,366 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 10,276 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 9,676 miles

battery insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 8,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,435 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f floor / sill lip corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2010 8,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f floor / sill lip corroding

steering wheel sligtly loose, advise inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2009 7,926 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 7,404 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm in places

Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,041 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 7,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 6,860 miles

advised both front tyres show wear

Fail 1 Dec 2006 6,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advised nearside upper and lower kingpins have slight wear

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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BGY 64H is a 1970 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BGY 64H, 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 BGY 64H registered?

BGY 64H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 11 June 1970.

Is BGY 64H safe to buy?

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