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BHN 490T

1979 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,371 mi
Last recorded96,371 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHN 490T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,618 miles

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

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,505 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,264 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 93,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 92,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in offside front trunion

Pass 4 May 2011 91,773 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 91,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,771 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,771 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 90,272 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 90,272 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 89,621 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 89,621 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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BHN 490T is a 1979 MG Midget in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 BHN 490T, 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 47 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 BHN 490T registered?

BHN 490T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 9 March 1979.

Is BHN 490T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHN 490T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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