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BMB 818M

1974 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,259 mi
Last recorded38,259 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 818M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 38,259 miles

Offside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 38,258 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,983 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 34,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,425 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged to fuel pump (7.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,549 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged from pump to engine (7.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,144 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,422 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,227 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,073 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,471 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,208 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 16,807 miles

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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BMB 818M is a 1974 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 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 BMB 818M, 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 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMB 818M registered?

BMB 818M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 17 January 1974.

Is BMB 818M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMB 818M shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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