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BHO 799R

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,245 mi
Last recorded8,245 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHO 799R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 8,245 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 4,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing

both front tyres perished advise replacement

Fail 17 May 2014 4,898 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing

both front tyres perished advise replacement

Fail 13 May 2013 4,562 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

low reading on nearside rear brake

Pass 13 May 2013 4,562 miles

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

low reading on nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jul 2011 4,224 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 4,216 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 2,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 2,752 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 2,734 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 2,507 miles

underside rusty and repaired

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,278 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 2,278 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres perishing slightly

brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

rust forming on bonnet

rust forming on both rear wings

rust forming on front and rear suspension

rust forming on underside of vehicle

slight play in both front trunions

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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BHO 799R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHO 799R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BHO 799R registered?

BHO 799R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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