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BHJ 538S

1983 MG Midget

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,146 mi
Last recorded49,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 MG Midget70,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 538S
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 49,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,125 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 49,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,125 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 49,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 49,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,058 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,057 miles

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 538S is a 1983 MG Midget in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,060 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 BHJ 538S, 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 43 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 BHJ 538S registered?

BHJ 538S is a 1983 MG Midget, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is BHJ 538S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 538S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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