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BNE 317N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 317N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,047 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 87,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,722 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure locking tabs on both king pins not tabbed over (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper banjo washers (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing king pin top split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper banjo washers (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,642 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

centre exhaust hanger brocken

drivers side king pin has play also bottom bush

Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,512 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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BNE 317N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BNE 317N, 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 BNE 317N registered?

BNE 317N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is BNE 317N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNE 317N shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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