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BJX 421S

1977 MG Midget 1500

White Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,876 mi
Last recorded76,876 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJX 421S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,876 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 76,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2015 76,636 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 76,633 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 76,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all underbody and previous repairs corroding

slight lift in offside kingpin

slight movement in inner rack arm bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

all underbody and previous repairs corroding and getting weak

slight movement in inner rack joints

Fail 22 May 2009 76,398 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

all underbody and previous repairs corroding and getting weak

slight movement in inner rack joints

Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,379 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,346 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 23 May 2006 76,288 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front cross member rusting

front shockabsorbers weak

offside rear inner wheel arch rear corner rusting

wear in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2006 76,288 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front cross member starting to rust

offside rear inner wheel arch rear corner rusting

steering rack worn

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
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BJX 421S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in White with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJX 421S, 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 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJX 421S registered?

BJX 421S is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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