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BJH 174T

1984 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 MG Midget30,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJH 174T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,414 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,414 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 80,275 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 May 2010 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY STARTING IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER KING PIN BUSH

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,245 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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BJH 174T is a 1984 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJH 174T, 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 BJH 174T registered?

BJH 174T is a 1984 MG Midget, first registered on 3 July 1984.

Is BJH 174T safe to buy?

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