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BJP 907T

1979 MG Midget 1500

Yellow Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Midget 150058,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJP 907T
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,002 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 72,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,940 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Cracks in O/S/F Tyre sidewall

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

N/S/F Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,934 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Cracks in O/S/F Tyre sidewall

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

N/S/F Inner arch corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,093 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,685 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 71,685 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 71,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 66,855 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2007 66,855 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 66,706 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
Full MG Midget 1500 reliability report

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BJP 907T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500 in Yellow with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 58,797 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 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJP 907T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJP 907T is a 1979 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 4 April 1979.

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