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BNP 124H

1970 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,230 mi
Last recorded94,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 124H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,435 miles

Slight play in front king pins

Some imbalance front brakes

long travel service brake

Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,990 miles

play in king pin bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,802 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,872 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 89,872 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 89,749 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,367 miles

Oil leak

slight plat in both front hubs

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly smokey

Fail 10 Apr 2007 87,522 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly smokey

Pass 19 Apr 2006 86,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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BNP 124H is a 1970 MG Midget in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 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 BNP 124H, 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 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BNP 124H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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