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BJB 616T

1979 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,855 mi
Last recorded47,855 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget52,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 616T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,855 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,032 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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BJB 616T is a 1979 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 52,028 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 BJB 616T, 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 47 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJB 616T registered?

BJB 616T is a 1979 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BJB 616T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJB 616T 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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