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BKX 121T

1978 MG Midget

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKX 121T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,135 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,063 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn close to legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,980 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,127 miles

slight play in steering rack slight wet on o/s front shocker

Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,127 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

slight play in steering rack slight wet on o/s front shocker

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,023 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,440 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (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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BKX 121T is a 1978 MG Midget in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 57,304 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 BKX 121T, 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 48 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 BKX 121T registered?

BKX 121T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is BKX 121T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKX 121T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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