MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills corroded nut not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive several leaks frim different places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bottom pulley nut missing
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cills corroded nut not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and 10+years, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/10+year old. advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive several leaks frim different places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bottom pulley nut missing
Coolant leak radiator bottom hose ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside engine mounting bolt insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
crank front nut missing ?
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
crank front nut missing ?
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
eng crank pulley nut missingand water leaks at engine
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
eng crank pulley nut missingand water leaks at engine
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
ENG WATER LOW//
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the MG Midget?
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BHP 156T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 BHP 156T, 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 48 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BHP 156T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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