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BHP 156T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,584 mi
Last recorded41,584 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 156T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 41,584 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 41,583 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 41,203 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2018 40,830 miles

crank front nut missing ?

Fail 28 May 2018 40,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

crank front nut missing ?

Pass 30 May 2017 40,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 40,455 miles

eng crank pulley nut missingand water leaks at engine

Fail 28 Apr 2016 40,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,793 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 38,790 miles

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//

Pass 22 May 2013 38,559 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2013 38,555 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,345 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 38,339 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,097 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,333 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 36,327 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,687 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,981 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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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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