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BHT 255A

1984 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,723 mi
Last recorded60,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 MG Midget30,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHT 255A
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,593 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,354 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 60,078 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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BHT 255A is a 1984 MG Midget in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,670 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 BHT 255A, 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 42 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 BHT 255A registered?

BHT 255A is a 1984 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is BHT 255A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHT 255A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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