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BHY 185J

1971 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,630 mi
Last recorded38,630 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Midget36,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 185J
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 38,630 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 38,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,530 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,618 miles

running rich

Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

running rich

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,396 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,862 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight wear in n/s steering rack mounting

Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,134 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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BHY 185J is a 1971 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 36,459 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 BHY 185J, 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 55 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHY 185J?

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What year was BHY 185J registered?

BHY 185J is a 1971 MG Midget, first registered on 18 May 1971.

Is BHY 185J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 185J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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