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BJU 882T

1977 MG Midget

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Midget56,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJU 882T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 70,950 miles

Brake clevis joint excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,835 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2014 70,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 70,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 70,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,590 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2011 70,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 70,400 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

corrosin inner andouter front valance

Pass 10 May 2006 69,720 miles

bot5h front wheels have slight ball joint mount play

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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BJU 882T is a 1977 MG Midget in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,429 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 BJU 882T, 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 49 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 BJU 882T registered?

BJU 882T is a 1977 MG Midget, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is BJU 882T safe to buy?

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