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BIJ 1917

1973 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,824 mi
Last recorded5,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Midget36,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIJ 1917
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some imbalance in rear brake performance

Fail 26 Jul 2018 5,824 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached front eye bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some imbalance in rear brake performance

Pass 28 Jul 2017 5,801 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 5,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 5,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 5,770 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 5,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,687 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear suspension spring hangers not flush with floorpan

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,645 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,621 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 5,418 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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BIJ 1917 is a 1973 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 36,544 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 BIJ 1917, 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 53 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIJ 1917 registered?

BIJ 1917 is a 1973 MG Midget, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is BIJ 1917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIJ 1917 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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