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BNU 769T

1978 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,420 mi
Last recorded43,420 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Midget57,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNU 769T
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,993 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,889 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 41,889 miles

All position lamps not working When headlights switched on (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working When headlights switched on (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,542 miles

slight play in front suspension

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,060 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,644 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in rack ends

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,266 miles

slight movement in front suspension swivel joints

slight play in rack ends

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,060 miles

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear leaf spring front bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,675 miles

h/brake cable webbing slightly frayed

n/s/r leaf spring/ leaves slightly splayed

rear spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in king pins + trunions

slight play in rack ends

Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,675 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h/brake cable webbing slightly frayed

n/s/r leaf spring/ leaves slightly splayed

rear spring bushes slightly worn

slight play in king pins + trunions

slight play in rack ends

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,454 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2008 39,449 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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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BNU 769T is a 1978 MG Midget in Green with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BNU 769T, 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 BNU 769T registered?

BNU 769T is a 1978 MG Midget, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is BNU 769T safe to buy?

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