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BHJ 167J

1971 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 167J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 35,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,722 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 27,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,485 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,483 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BHJ 167J is a 1971 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 BHJ 167J, 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 55 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 BHJ 167J?

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What year was BHJ 167J registered?

BHJ 167J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 16 February 1971.

Is BHJ 167J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 167J shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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